This vegan recipe for roasted beet orange and quinoa salad is full of protein, flavor, and texture. It´s dressed in a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. It is a great lunch option.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 3Servings
Calories 844kcal
Author Dora Stone
Ingredients
Salad
3cupsQuinoacooked
2mediumRoasted beetscut into small dice (see notes)
3Blood orangescut into segments
1 ½tbsp.Pumpkin seedstoasted
Balsamic Vinaigrette To taste
Dressing
½cupBalsamic Vinegar
⅛tsp.Dijon mustard
2clovesGarlic
¾cupOilgrapeseed
3tbsp.Waterroom temperature
¾tsp.Agave nectaror other plant-based sweetener
Instructions
Salad
In a large bowl combine quinoa, oranges, beets, and pumpkin seeds.
Add the desired amount of dressing and season to taste.
Dressing
Place vinegar, garlic clove, and mustard in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
Through the top of the blender, gradually pour in the oil, while running the blender on low/medium. The mixture will thicken as the oil is blended in.
After all of the oil has been added, pour in 3 tbsp. of water, and agave nectar.
Season to taste and serve.
Notes
To roast beets, preheat oven to 375 degrees F, coat beets lightly with oil, wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until cooked through, approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, and then peel and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.You can use canned beets or steamed beets for a quick version of this recipe.