Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad

A delicious and nutritious main dish featuring roasted carrots and quinoa, tossed with a flavorful dressing.

Main Dish
Easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips. 3. Toss the carrot strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. 5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted carrots, salad greens, feta cheese, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries. 6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. 7. Serve the salad as a main dish or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.

Ingredients

- 2 large carrots - 1 cup cooked quinoa - 2 cups mixed salad greens - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 teaspoon honey - Salt and pepper to taste

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