Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, quinoa, chickpeas, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided or as necessary
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more if desired
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if desired
- ¾ cup dry quinoa or a quinoa/rice blend
- water
- one 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 heaping cup fresh spinach, loosely packed
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese, or as desired
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch granulated sugar, optional and to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F, lining a baking sheet with foil if desired. Add Brussels sprouts, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the sprouts cut side down for about 20 minutes or until they begin to char.
- Cook quinoa or quinoa/rice blend according to package directions, adding a tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Once the sprouts and quinoa are done, transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chickpeas and spinach, stirring to combine, letting the spinach gently wilt from the heat.
- Add dried cranberries, goat cheese, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar; stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed; consider adding a pinch of sugar to balance flavors.
- Serve immediately or enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use smaller Brussels sprouts for even roasting.
- This salad can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it versatile for meal prep.
- Feel free to substitute goat cheese with feta or omit for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg