Roasted Quinoa Salad
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Roasted Quinoa Salad

This Roasted Quinoa Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines roasted quinoa with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any meal, offering a delightful crunch and a burst of Mediterranean flavors.

๐Ÿค– AI-Generated Recipe ๐Ÿงช Cook at Your Own Adventure Mediterranean vegetarian gluten-free

๐ŸŽฏ This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:
71% "This should work... probably!"
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Total Time 35 minutes
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Difficulty Easy
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Servings 5
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Category Side Dishes

๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

โœจ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

๐Ÿ”ง Equipment

Required:

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • bowls

โฐ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

๐ŸŽฏ Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 375ยฐF
    AI Wisdom: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before roasting.
  2. 2

    Spread the rinsed and drained quinoa on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir the quinoa halfway through for even roasting.

    โฑ๏ธ 15 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 375ยฐF
    AI Wisdom: Quinoa should have a nutty aroma and slightly crunchy texture.
  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the roasted quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

    โฑ๏ธ 3 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

    โฑ๏ธ 2 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Ensure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
  6. 6

    Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

    โฑ๏ธ 30 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: For best results, let the salad sit for a while before serving.
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