Warm Salad Bowl (Print View)

Nourishing bowl with warm grains, roasted vegetables, and vibrant vinaigrette

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth

→ Roasted Vegetables

03 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Greens

10 - 4 cups baby spinach or kale, stems removed

→ Warm Vinaigrette

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
19 - Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden.
03 - Combine quinoa or brown rice with water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes for quinoa or according to package directions for rice, until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
04 - In a small pan over low heat, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until just warm, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - In a large bowl, toss spinach or kale with half the warm vinaigrette, allowing greens to wilt slightly.
06 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with wilted greens, roasted vegetables, and desired toppings. Drizzle with remaining warm vinaigrette and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and easy to prepare in just 50 minutes.
  • A balanced vegetarian meal that is naturally gluten-free when using appropriate grains.
  • Highly versatile and adaptable based on your favorite seasonal vegetables and toppings.
02 -
  • Rinse your quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any natural bitterness.
  • Do not overheat the vinaigrette; it only needs a minute or two to become fragrant and warm.
  • Cut your vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure they roast evenly on the baking sheet.
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