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    Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad

    Jan 17, 2017 / by Laney Schwartz / 7 Comments(updated Feb 4, 2020)

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    Broccoli Quinoa SaladI’ve been CRAVING a really good side dish lately. Well, it’s more like a side dish/lunch/dinner/salad. I LOVE this Broccoli Quinoa Salad, like a lot.

    Broccoli Quinoa SaladIt’s nothing fancy. In fact, it’s SO simple. But those are the best dishes in my opinion. When you have simple, fresh, good quality ingredients, it makes the best food.

    Broccoli Quinoa SaladI also love roasting broccoli. The crispy edges and perfectly tender center make for just the right consistency in this dish.

    Broccoli Quinoa Salad

    Finish it with a little parmesan and some fresh squeezed lemon juice. Voila!

    Broccoli Quinoa SaladIt’s great alone, as a side, and it goes with EVERYTHING. Keep this one in your back pocket for sure.

    Broccoli Quinoa Salad

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    Broccoli Quinoa Salad

    Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad

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    Description

    Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad is a great side side or quick lunch. 


    Ingredients

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    • 12 ounces broccoli florets, about 4–5 cups
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a large sheet pan add the broccoli, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated. Roast in the oven for 16-18 minutes until broccoli begins to brown and is fork tender. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
    2. Add the cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add the roasted broccoli, almonds, parmesan, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to combine and serve!

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    Filed Under: Healthy, Lunch, Salads, Vegetarian, Veggies Tagged With: broccoli, Life is but a Dish, Quinoa, Salad, side dish, Taylor Farms

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      Comments

    1. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      June 02, 2017 at 11:58 am

      This is the perfect side dish for any picnic! Love it!

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    2. Jenni

      June 01, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Oh, this salad looks amazing! What a great lunch!

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    3. Jennifer Farley

      June 01, 2017 at 4:50 am

      I love anything with broccoli!

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    4. Robin

      April 09, 2017 at 3:11 am

      Making it as a side dish for Passover ( without cheese or almonds due to guests allergies) 1) can I make day before or should it be day of 2) with those two ingredients omitted anything else I should add for flavor? Thanks!

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      • Life is but a Dish

        April 09, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Yum! Without the cheese you might need to add a little more salt. But otherwise you should be ok!

    5. Megan

      January 27, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      This looks so good! I think I’ll be trying it for lunch soon. Does it work well for eating chilled?

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      • Life is but a Dish

        January 29, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Yes you can totally eat it chilled!

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