Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Fresh Apples
Warm, flavorful roasted vegetables meet tangy feta and crisp, sweet apples in this comforting salad. A perfect balance of savory and fresh in every bite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 large sweet potato cut into ½-inch pieces (peel optional)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 oz feta cheese
- 4 cups salad greens optional
- 2 medium apple chopped
Honey Mustard Vinegrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
Make the Vinaigrette:
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk until blended and set aside
Roast the Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C)
- Place sweet potatoes and carrots in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 10 minutes, then add minced garlic. Gently toss and continue roasting until vegetables are tender and golden, 20–30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Cook the Quinoa:
- Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss roasted vegetables, garlic, quinoa, apples, feta, and ⅓ of the vinaigrette.
- Serve over salad greens (optional) and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Notes
Tip: For air fryer: Cook vegetables at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Do not overcrowd the basket.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 10971IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Nutritional Disclaimer
The nutritional information provided here is approximate and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. We strive to give you accurate information, but many factors can cause this data to vary widely. For more information, please read our full Nutritional Disclaimer.