Roasted Quinoa Broccoli Salad is healthy, full of protein & easy to throw together. It can be a side, a meatless meal or, add chicken, salmon or shrimp, for the perfect lunch or dinner.
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff and place in large serving bowl.
Add roasted broccoli, spinach and green onion then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
Add remaining ingredients and serve.
Notes
How to roast broccoli: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss 2 heaping cups of fresh broccoli florets with 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1-½ tablespoons lemon juice until well coated. Spread out on baking sheet, season with salt & pepper then roast for 20 minutes.