Loaded with protein and fiber, this salad is as filling as it is colorful. Pair it with White Balsamic Dressing for maximum flavor.
(gluten free, vegetarian, staff favorite)
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Roasted Vegetable Grain Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups peeled and diced mixed vegetables (such as sweet potato, beet, onion and/or sweet bell pepper)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup white beans rinsed and drained if canned
- White Balsamic Dressing (see recipe to the right)
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions, and set aside to cool.
- Put eggs into a medium pot; cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a rapid boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain, and place eggs into an ice bath to chill. When fully cooled, peel, slice in half and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a bowl, toss together vegetables, olive oil and salt, and spread vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables are starting to brown and are soft when poked with a fork; remove from oven.
- Divide ingredients into four bowls, or refrigerate salad components separately and assemble when ready to eat. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over each salad.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Vegetable Grain Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12389
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 93mg
31%
Sodium 346mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 41g
14%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 13g
Protein 11g
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
White Balsamic Dressing
In a screw-top jar, shake together ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey and ¼ teaspoon salt. Refrigerate with lid on for up to 3 days. Makes 1 cup.
PER SERVING (2 cups salad, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons dressing): 389 cal, 20g fat (14g mono, 3g poly, 3g sat), 93mg chol, 346mg sodium, 41g carb (8g fiber, 13g sugars), 11g protein
