Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic Vinaig
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Yields:
-
4 salads
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- 1⁄4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
-
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
directions
- Toss the cauliflower and mushrooms in the oil, thyme, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F oven until they start to caramelize, about 20-30 minutes, mixing half way through.
- Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
- Mix everything and enjoy.
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adopt a greyhound
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