Quinoa and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

This Quinoa and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is a delicious and nutritious light lunch or dinner. It’s packed with flavor and nutrition, and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet Small bowl Large bowl Whisk Measuring cups Measuring spoons

Preparation Time:

10

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

30

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Keywords:

Quinoa, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Basil Vinaigrette, Salad, Light Lunch, Dinner

Meal:

lunch, dinner

Cooking Method:

Dietary Restrictions:

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and lightly browned.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and basil.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the quinoa and tomatoes and toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Calories: 437, Fat: 18g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 11g

This Quinoa and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is a delicious and nutritious light lunch or dinner. It’s packed with flavor and nutrition, and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Rating:

3

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