Red Quinoa and Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
82%
Red Quinoa and Roasted Cauliflower Salad
45 min.
4
444kcal

Suggestions

This red quinoa and roasted cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a side or main course. Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber, while cauliflower provides a good amount of vitamins and minerals. The addition of walnuts, apricots, and feta cheese adds a nice contrast of textures and flavors to the dish. The spring onions and parsley bring a fresh touch, while the olive oil and lemon juice add a nice tangy twist. This salad is not only nutritious but also very tasty and satisfying. It's a great option for a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, and it can be served warm or cold, making it perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted cauliflower and red quinoa creates a beautiful presentation, making this dish a true delight for both the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients

  • medium cauliflower 
  • cup quinoa red
  • 0.3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.3 cup apricot dried
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • Tbsp parsley chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  •  optional: lemon 
  • servings olive oil 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  3. Cut head of cauliflower into florets. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Roast cauliflower for 20 minutes or until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, crumble the cheese and chop the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Mix them all together, sprinkle with some extra virgin olive oil and juice from 1/2 a lemon season to taste.
  6. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein11.03%
Fat50.6%
Carbs38.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.48
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.947391304348%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
6.2mg
Luteolin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.69mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
2.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:444.3kcal
22.22%
Fat:26.19g
40.29%
Saturated Fat:4.7g
29.36%
Carbohydrates:44.68g
14.89%
Net Carbohydrates:36.5g
13.27%
Sugar:8.25g
9.16%
Cholesterol:11.13mg
3.71%
Sodium:386.4mg
16.8%
Protein:12.84g
25.68%
Vitamin C:89.29mg
108.23%
Vitamin K:96.82µg
92.21%
Manganese:1.47mg
73.49%
Folate:187.57µg
46.89%
Phosphorus:348.41mg
34.84%
Magnesium:131.06mg
32.76%
Fiber:8.18g
32.72%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.91%
Copper:0.52mg
25.78%
Potassium:892.15mg
25.49%
Vitamin E:3.72mg
24.81%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.35%
Iron:3.68mg
20.44%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.79%
Zinc:2.48mg
16.54%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.75%
Calcium:144.94mg
14.49%
Vitamin A:689.23IU
13.78%
Selenium:7.17µg
10.25%
Vitamin B3:1.93mg
9.65%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.52%