Beet Quinoa Salad

A healthy and delicious salad featuring roasted beets, quinoa, feta cheese, and a balsamic honey dressing. This Beet Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients, making it a perfect addition to your meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil

Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed

Remove from heat and let it cool

Preheat your oven to 400F 200C

Toss diced beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet

Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender

Let them cool

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted beets, baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped red onion, and toasted walnuts

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated

Season with additional salt and pepper if needed

Serve the Beet Quinoa Salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve

Enjoy