Warm Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

5 from 52 votes

Warm Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

This warm quinoa salad is cozy and nourishing with roasted vegetables including kale, broccoli, sweet potatoes and chickpeas, with a delicious homemade vinaigrette drizzled on top.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

1 medium size head broccoli chopped
1 medium sweet potato chopped into 1 inch pieces (no need to remove skin)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
3 cups cooked quinoa See above for tips to make the best quinoa
½ cup matchstick carrots
1 small bunch kale stems and ribs removed, chopped (~ 2 cups)
½ cup pumpkin seeds roasted and salted
¼ cup feta crumbles dairy-free if vegan
Optional Topping: avocado

Creamy Toasted Sesame Dressing

¼ cup tahini
2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon water add more if needed for desired consistency
pinch salt

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Instructions

Roast Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes

Pre-heat oven to 425F.
Start by making your broccoli and sweet potatoes. Chop sweet potatoes into 1 inch pieces and broccoli into small bite sized pieces. In a bowl combine sweet potatoes and broccoli and add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring half-way through. Broccoli and sweet potatoes should be browned and crispy. Make sure sweet potatoes are cooked through.

Make Creamy Toasted Sesame Dressing

In a small bowl whisk together tahini, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, salt, lemon, and water. Add extra water if needed for desired consistency.

Combine Quinoa Bowl

In a large pan or pot add cooked quinoa, chopped kale, carrots, roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli and warm over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, covered and stirring every few minutes until kale is cooked down.
Add in feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, and ½ of sauce and mix until combined.
Serve right away and drizzle more sauce on top. Add salt, pepper, more feta, or pumpkin seeds as desired.
Top with avocado and enjoy!

Notes

FAQ:

What other dressing can I use?

You can use any other dressing you enjoy for this warm quinoa salad including a lemon herb vinaigrette, honey mustard, balsamic, tahini lemon, and so many more!

Can I add protein?

Yes, you can add whatever plant-based protein you like such as tofu, chickpeas, or another type of bean.

Tips:

You can easily customize this warm quinoa salad based on what's in season. Opt for fresh and seasonal ingredients such as brussel sprouts in fall in winter or asparagus in the spring.

Try out different toppings such as sunflower seeds, cranberries, fresh fruit, and more.

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