Quinoa and Roasted Red Onion and Mushroom Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This delicious quinoa salad is packed with roasted red onions, mushrooms, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal! It’s easy to make in just 25 minutes using simple ingredients like quinoa, red onion wedges, mushrooms, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper! Enjoy!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Quinoa, Roasted Red Onion, Mushroom, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Meal:

Side Dish

Cooking Method:

Roasting

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa

1/2 red onion, sliced into wedges

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Place the red onion wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.

Add the mushrooms to the baking sheet and drizzle with remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown.

Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool slightly.

Once vegetables are done roasting, add them to the bowl of quinoa along with balsamic vinegar and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Serve warm or cold as desired! Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 250; Fat – 8g; Carbohydrates – 33g; Protein – 8g; Fiber – 5g

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Did You Know?

The region of Corsica is known for its charcuterie, such as coppa and lonzu.