Rosemary-Infused Herb and Pepper Quinoa Salad
A hearty salad featuring quinoa tossed with roasted peppers, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-rosemary dressing.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Salads
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked Quinoa
- 2 medium, sliced Bell peppers
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped Fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 cup halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Step 2: While quinoa cooks, toss sliced bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, chopped rosemary, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
- Step 4: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and let cool for 5 minutes. Add roasted peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and dressing; toss gently to combine.
- Step 5: Fold in crumbled feta cheese and serve warm or chilled.