Roasted Vegetable Salad With Quinoa And Halloumi Food

ROASTED VEGETABLE QUINOA SALAD WITH GRIDDLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the beetroot, squash and red onion in a large roasting tin. Cut the top off the garlic bulb (the garlic is for the dressing) and drizzle with a little of the olive oil before wrapping in foil and adding to the tin. Season the vegetables and pour the remaining oil over them. Roast for 40-45 mins, turning the vegetables halfway through.
• Meanwhile, put the quinoa and stock in a medium saucepan over a high heat. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins. Drain and return to the pan, off the heat. When the vegetables are roasted, set the garlic bulb aside and stir the remaining vegetables through the quinoa. To make the dressing, carefully squeeze the roasted garlic from the bulb into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, honey and seasoning and mix.
• Put a griddle pan over a high heat. When it's really hot, add the halloumi and griddle for 45-60 secs either side (you may need to do this in batches). Spoon the quinoa and vegetables onto plates and top with the halloumi and dressing.

ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH QUINOA AND HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200° (390F). Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the red onion, courgette slices, and sweet pepper wedges on it.
• In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoon of olive oil with the dried oregano, lemon zest, and crushed garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the veggies and toss to combine well.
• Spread the veggies in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes.
• Remove the tray from the love, toss all the veggies again, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and roast for another 10-15 minutes.
• Take the tray out again, drizzle the balsamic vinegar, and roast for another 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, toast the pine nuts in a dry-frying pan until slightly golden. Do the same with the sliced halloumi. It takes about 3-4 minutes to get that golden look.
• Take the vegetables out of the oven and transfer to a bowl or serving plate.
• Sprinkle the quinoa and pine nuts on top and add the grilled halloumi slices. Serve immediately.

QUINOA SALAD WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a medium saucepan. Cook the onion and pepper for a few mins, then add the quinoa and cook for a further 3 mins. Add the stock, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins or until soft, then stir through half the parsley. Heat the grill.
• Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice with the remaining parsley and oil, and a large pinch of sugar and salt. Grill the halloumi until both sides are golden and crisp. Serve the salad with the grilled halloumi and the dressing poured over everything.

QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
• Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
• Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.