Golden Beetroot and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Wattleseed Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A vibrant salad combining roasted golden beetroot and fluffy quinoa, tossed in a zesty lemon wattleseed dressing for a fresh, earthy flavor. This Australian salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs golden beetroots (peeled and cubed), quinoa (uncooked), and water into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium (about 1 lb) golden beetroots (peeled and cubed)
1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
2 cups water
4 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 tsp ground wattleseed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 3 peeled and cubed golden beetroots (about 1 lb) with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 2: While beets roast, rinse 1 cup quinoa and combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, roasted golden beets, and cooled quinoa. Drizzle the lemon wattleseed dressing over and toss gently to coat.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds on top before serving for texture and richness.