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There’s at least eight different vegetables in this thing–maybe more. Delicious.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Have I mentioned lately that I’m obsessed with our new local farmer’s market? Yes? Well, too bad–you’re going to hear it again. I am obsessed<\/em> with that place! This quinoa salad is literally just the result of me throwing every kind of vegetable we picked up during our first official trip to fresh produce heaven into the oven and mixing it with quinoa. Seriously. The first time I made it, every flavor element came right from the veggies themselves. In the half-dozen times I’ve whipped up this recipe since then, I’ve made some minor adjustments (and added a dressing to round it out!) but the core of this dish remains the same. Also, yes–our local farmer’s market has shiitake mushrooms. Incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The red pepper dressing was hugely inspired by a Wegman’s red pepper vinaigrette<\/a> that I adored… before realizing it wasn’t actually vegan. It still holds a special place in my heart, but once I tried my hand at putting together my own version there is definitely no going back! Everything I loved about the original store-bought version has been completely enhanced in my homemade vegan version, and it’s so simple to throw together in this dish that it takes barely any extra effort at all! I simply roast what needs to be roasted on the same pan as all of my other vegetables, and separate them out to be blended when the timer goes off. Tahini proved to be a great substitute for the cream used to thicken the original dressing, too, and I made a few additional swaps for taste like using red wine vinegar instead of white vinegar. Overall, I’m extremely happy with how it turned out, and I’ll definitely be keeping a jar of it on hand in the fridge for any mid-week lunchtime quinoa salad cravings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Roasted red pepper dressing pictured in the tiny mason jar to the left. Check out that orange liquid goodness!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most interesting parts about moving toward a fully plant-based diet (which I spoke a bit about in my shrimp crostini post<\/a>) has been learning more about nutrition as a whole. Rather than just keeping a rough tally of how many calories I’ve eaten on a given day, I’ve found myself focusing more on things like vitamins, minerals, and basic food categories instead. Doing so has helped to improve my relationship with food as a whole, in addition to making me feel healthier and happier with my overall choices. This dish specifically hits every major checkbox for what I’d consider a satisfying, filling, and nutritious meal. Fiber and carbs from the quinoa, vitamin D from the spinach and mushrooms, vitamin C from the tomatoes and peppers, iron from the onions, protein from the sweet potato and chickpeas, and healthy fats from the olive oil and tahini. Not only does this quinoa salad taste great, but it’s great for your body, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe makes four servings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salad Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n