Quinoa Recipes: Quinoa Salad With Eggplants and Peppers

Looking to eat healthier and to cook healthier side dishes? Then take a look at quinoa recipes. Quinoa is healthy and delicious, and so simple to make.

Here is a variation on the quinoa salad recipe that I posted about in the past. In that quinoa salad recipe with eggplants and peppers I chopped eggplants and red peppers and then roasted them.

In this recipe I roasted the peppers and eggplants first, and then peeled and chopped them. I also added red onions and herbs to the quinoa salad. I actually enjoyed this version of the salad better, as the flavors of peppers and eggplants seemed to have developed deeper.

This quinoa salad is good for you and it makes a great side dish with many main dishes and it is easy to make. Seriously, if you are looking for quinoa recipes, start by making a quinoa salad. Quinoa salads are easy to make, and they are tasty too! Add some cheese or chicken, and this quinoa salad also makes a nice lunch.

And take a look at more side dishes: Potato Salad Recipe Without Mayo, Garlicky Broccoli Stir Fry, Ricotta and Spinach Recipes, Boiled Red Potatoes With Butter and Dill.

Ingredients For Quinoa Salad With Eggplants and Peppers

1.5 cups of quinoa
3 Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
1 Large Eggplant

1/2 of a small Red Onion
A handful of Basil
A handful of Parsley
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
Salt
Black Pepper

How To Make Quinoa Salad With Eggplants and Peppers

Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package. Cool the quinoa.

Roast the eggplant and peppers. Cool eggplants and peppers, peel and chop.

Chop onions, parsley and basil.

In a salad bowl combine quinoa, peppers, eggplants, onions, parsley and basil. Add lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Mix the salad.