{"id":36886,"date":"2025-01-19T18:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T18:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/beetroot-and-quinoa-salad-with-walnuts-mint-feta\/"},"modified":"2025-01-19T18:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T18:26:48","slug":"beetroot-and-quinoa-salad-with-walnuts-mint-feta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=36886","title":{"rendered":"Beetroot and Quinoa Salad with Walnuts, Mint &#038; Feta"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n<br><div><div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Beetroot and Quinoa Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Beetroot and Quinoa salad makes a colourful dish with bursts of flavour from a combination of sweet beetroot, creamy feta, and cool, fresh aromatic mint leaves. Tossed in a simple lemon and oil vinaigrette, this salad makes a substantial and economical side dish with little effort required! #beetroot #quinoa #salad #sidedish #BBQ #healthy #lunch #platetoshare\" alt=\"A plate of beetroot and quinoa salad with crumbled feta and mint leaves on top.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/>\n<p><em>This healthy Beetroot and Quinoa salad is a fresh and flavourful dish combining sweet beetroot, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts and aromatic mint leaves tossed in a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This salad makes a substantial and economical side dish with little effort required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Beetroot and Quinoa salad makes a colourful dish with bursts of flavour from a combination of sweet beetroot, creamy feta, and cool, fresh aromatic mint leaves. Tossed in a simple lemon and oil vinaigrette, this salad makes a substantial and economical side dish with little effort required! #beetroot #quinoa #salad #sidedish #BBQ #healthy #lunch #platetoshare\" data-pin-title=\"Beetroot and Quinoa Salad\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13.jpg\" alt=\"Quinoa, beetroot, walnuts and mint leaves mixed in a salad bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-84743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-13.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the weather starts to warm up, I&#8217;m soooo ready to embrace <strong>fresh spring and summer vegetables<\/strong> with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/the-best-salad-recipes\/\">variety of salads<\/a><\/strong> again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This beetroot and quinoa salad has <strong>a full array of textures and flavours<\/strong> &#8211; the sweet and <strong>earthy taste of beetroot<\/strong>, the <strong>nuttiness of quinoa<\/strong> and <strong>crunchy walnut pieces<\/strong>, <strong>fresh mint leaves<\/strong> and <strong>mild and creamy feta<\/strong>, all dressed in a simple yet sharp <strong>lemon and olive oil vinaigrette! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re going to LOVE it!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for more delicious salad recipes?<\/em> <em>Try these!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My creamy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/creamy-broccoli-salad-with-bacon\/\">broccoli and bacon salad<\/a><\/strong> is a tried and true favourite of mine, along with the delicious <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/cypriot-grain-salad-chef-recipe\/\">Cypriot grain salad<\/a><\/strong> <em>&#8211; always a stunning crowd pleaser!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you cannot go past my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/potato-salad\/\">creamy potato, egg and bacon salad<\/a><\/strong> for a favourite with the kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15.jpg\" alt=\"Quinoa salad with beetroot served on a plate.\" class=\"wp-image-84745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-re-going-to-love-this-recipe\">Why You&#8217;re Going To Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packed with colour and flavour, <\/strong>beetroot salad with quinoa and feta is not seasonal, it can be made at anytime of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthy<\/strong> &#8211; this salad is bursting with <strong>nutritious beetroot and quinoa<\/strong>, and rather than a creamy dressing, it is dressed in a <strong>simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substantial side dish or meal<\/strong> &#8211; quinoa is <strong>high in protein and contains more fibre<\/strong> than many other grains. Combined with beetroot, this salad makes a substantial meal <strong>on its own or as a side dish. <\/strong>A great salad to make when you have a few extras to feed!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget friendly<\/strong> &#8211; beetroot and quinoa salad <strong>can be made all through the year<\/strong> by using store-bought cooked beetroot, and all other ingredients required are <strong>very economical<\/strong> to purchase too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leftovers make a great lunchbox salad<\/strong> &#8211; this beetroot and quinoa salad will keep well <strong>in the fridge for 2-3 days<\/strong>, so leftovers are handy to pack and take to work the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12.jpg\" alt=\"A sprig of mint on top of a bowl of healthy quinoa salad.\" class=\"wp-image-84742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-12.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need\">What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re lucky enough to have <strong>freshly cooked beetroot<\/strong>, or are using store bought (which are perfectly suitable too!), this salad is <strong>quick and easy to assemble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-salad\">For The Salad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"Salad ingredients on a bench.\" class=\"wp-image-84747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckenziesfoods.com.au\/product\/mckenzies-white-quinoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quinoa<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; uncooked and rinsed well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yates.com.au\/how-to-grow\/beetroot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beetroot<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; approximately <strong>4 medium beetroot<\/strong>, either freshly cooked or roasted, or use <strong>store bought for convenience. <\/strong>Most supermarkets sell <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woolworths.com.au\/shop\/productdetails\/780371\/woolworths-whole-fresh-beetroot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cooked baby beets vacuum sealed<\/a><\/strong> in the fruit and veggie section, otherwise canned baby beets are suitable to use. Drain them well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luckynuts.com.au\/category\/walnuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walnuts<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0roughly chopped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh mint leaves<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0washed and roughly chopped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft feta or goat cheese<\/strong> &#8211; I used a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meredithdairy.com\/our-products\/marinated-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soft goat cheese<\/a><\/strong> for ultra creaminess, but any soft feta is suitable to crumble over this salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-vinaigrette\">For The Vinaigrette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for a lemon vinaigrette placed on a bench.\" class=\"wp-image-84733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-3.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lemon juice<\/strong> &#8211; preferably <strong>fresh lemon juice, <\/strong>however if you don&#8217;t have fresh lemons (or a nice neighbour with a tree), then store bought <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woolworths.com.au\/shop\/productdetails\/720424\/woolworths-lemon-juice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bottled lemon juice<\/a><\/strong> can be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Olive oil<\/strong> &#8211; I use an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cobramestate.com.au\/collections\/all\/products\/classic-flavour-intensity-extra-virgin-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/strong> in a vinaigrette as it&#8217;s cold pressed, the flavour is not overpowering and it&#8217;s less processed than other types of olive oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; minced or 1 garlic clove, crushed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterfoods.com.au\/products\/masterfoods-dijon-mustard-170g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dijon mustard<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a <strong>traditional French mustard,<\/strong> Dijon is made from crushed mustard seeds and is sharp and intense, with a <strong>more complex flavour<\/strong> than yellow mustard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honey<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; or you can substitute this with <strong>maple syrup.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt and pepper<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; to season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-equipment-required\">Equipment Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beetroot and quinoa salad <strong>requires little preparation,<\/strong> particularly if you use store bought cooked and peeled beetroot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saucepan and stove top<\/strong> &#8211; or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/the-best-thermomix-recipes\/\">Thermomix<\/a><\/strong> to cook the quinoa in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utensils to chop, chopping board.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixing bowl and salad bowl,<\/strong> to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-instructions\">Step By Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the quinoa cooks, you can prepare the other salad ingredients and mix the vinaigrette, ready to assemble after the quinoa has cooled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-cook-the-quinoa\">Step 1 &#8211; Cook The Quinoa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the <strong>rinsed quinoa<\/strong> and the water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat. <strong>Simmer for 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2.jpg\" alt=\"Uncooked quinoa rinsed and placed in a saucepan.\" class=\"wp-image-84732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the <strong>quinoa<\/strong> from the heat and <strong>set aside for 10 minutes <\/strong>(with the lid still on). <strong>Fluff the quinoa with a fork<\/strong> and place into a large bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6.jpg\" alt=\"Quinoa cooked and fluffed up, in a clear glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-84736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-6.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the <strong>quinoa in the fridge until cool<\/strong>, about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-prepare-the-other-salad-ingredients\">Step 2 &#8211; Prepare The Other Salad Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chop each of the<strong> beetroot<\/strong> into approximately 8-10 chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chop the <strong>walnuts and mint leaves<\/strong> (reserving a small amount for garnishing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the <strong>beetroot, walnuts and mint <\/strong>to the bowl of cooled <strong>quinoa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7.jpg\" alt=\"Chopped beetroot chunks, chopped walnuts and mint leaves added to the bowl of quinoa.\" class=\"wp-image-84737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-7.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mix salad ingredients together <\/strong>to combine then set aside whilst you make the vinaigrette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8.jpg\" alt=\"Salad ingredients mixed in a glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-84738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-8.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-make-the-vinaigrette\">Step 3 &#8211; Make The Vinaigrette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place all the <strong>lemon vinaigrette ingredients<\/strong> into a small jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4.jpg\" alt=\"Vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar.\" class=\"wp-image-84734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-4.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shake the vinaigrette <\/strong>in the jar until well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5.jpg\" alt=\"The mixed vinaigrette in a small jar.\" class=\"wp-image-84735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-5.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pour the vinaigrette over the salad<\/strong> and mix until combined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9.jpg\" alt=\"The lemon vinaigrette being poured over the salad.\" class=\"wp-image-84739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-9.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-garnish-and-serve\">Step 4 &#8211; Garnish And Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the salad into a <strong>serving dish<\/strong> and sprinkle <strong>crumbled soft feta, reserved walnuts and fresh mint<\/strong> over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve <strong>quinoa and beetroot salad immediately<\/strong>, or store in the fridge for <strong>up to 2-3 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of a colourful salad.\" class=\"wp-image-84744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-14.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips\">Expert Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quinoa<\/strong> &#8211; rinse quinoa prior to cooking it. The ratio is usually around 2 cups of water to one cup of quinoa (1 cup quinoa to 1 &amp; \u00be cups water in this recipe). The texture should be fluffy and slightly chewy &#8211; not crunchy (undercooked) or mushy (overcooked).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beetroot <\/strong>&#8211; save time by buying beetroot that has <strong>already been cooked and peeled <\/strong>(available in the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket). Alternatively you could use <strong>tinned baby beets <\/strong>or<strong> roast your own!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow quinoa to cool <\/strong>&#8211; before mixing with the other salad ingredients. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omit walnuts &#8211; for a<strong> nut free salad.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a soft feta or goat cheese<\/strong> &#8211; choose a creamy and soft (often marinated) feta or goat cheese, rather than a drier, salty feta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16.jpg\" alt=\"Beetroot and quinoa salad on a plate with a fork beside.\" class=\"wp-image-84746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-16.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733104569364\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does this salad keep for?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Beetroot and quinoa salad keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days &#8211; great for leftovers the next day! This salad is not suitable to freeze.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733118522739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is quinoa?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Quinoa is not a rice or grain, it&#8217;s the edible flower seed of an annual plant. The seeds are rich in protein, fibre, B vitamins and minerals in greater amounts than in many grains, making it a healthy and nutritional choice to use in salads and soups.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733118555719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When can beetroot be grown in Australia?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Beetroot are such a versatile plant, you can plant them when temperatures are moderate, so plant in <strong>autumn for tasty <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/roast-vegetable-couscous-salad\/\">roasted winter veggies<\/a>,<\/strong> or in <strong>spring for fresh baby beets to use in <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/the-best-salad-recipes\/\">salads<\/a>.<\/strong> <br\/>In some mild areas of Australia, you can even plant all year round!<br\/>And for those that don&#8217;t have a green thumb or have the room for a veggie garden, cooked beetroot are <em>ALWAYS<\/em> available at the supermarket!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11.jpg\" alt=\"A salad of walnuts, quinoa and beetroot with crumbled feta and chopped mint leaves over the top.\" class=\"wp-image-84741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-11.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>A fresh and colourful salad is always a welcome side dish to BBQ&#8217;s, great for serving to a crowd, or just for a light and healthy lunch. Often versatile, allowing you to use what you have on hand, there&#8217;s one <em>(or two)<\/em> to suit for every occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WANT EVEN MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.mailerlite.com\/forms\/589806\/107969791150524105\/share\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dashboard.mailerlite.com\/forms\/589806\/107969791150524105\/share\">Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a>\u00a0or follow along on\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bakeplaysmileblog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bakeplaysmile\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>. 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crumbled feta and mint leaves on top.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beetroot-and-Quinoa-Salad-15-180x180.jpg 180w, 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wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-84720 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"84720\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">serves<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">301<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeplaysmile.com\/about-bake-play-smile-melbourne-food-blogger\/\" target=\"_self\">Lucy &#8211; Bake Play Smile<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-84720-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"84720\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For The Lemon Vinaigrette<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1208190889\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1208190889\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-84720-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"84720\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the rinsed quinoa and the water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15 minutes. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the quinoa from the heat and set aside for 10 minutes (with the lid still on). <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Fluff the quinoa with a fork and place into a large bowl. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>If using a Thermomix: <\/strong>Place 1000g of water into the Thermomix bowl. Insert the simmering basket and place the rinsed quinoa into the basket. Cook for 18 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 4. Remove the simmering basket and set aside for 10 minutes before placing into a large bowl and fluffing with a fork.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool the quinoa in the fridge for 20 minutes or until cool to the touch. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Chop each of the beetroot into approximately 8-10 chunks. Add to the bowl with the quinoa.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the walnuts and mint (reserving a small amount for garnishing) and mix to combine. Set aside while you prepare the lemon vinaigrette. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the lemon vinaigrette ingredients into a small jar. Shake until well combined. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and mix until combined. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the salad into a serving dish or bowl. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle over the soft feta and reserved walnuts and fresh mint. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84720-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days. <\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>RECIPE NOTES &amp; TIPS<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quinoa<\/strong> &#8211; rinse quinoa prior to cooking it. The ratio is just less than 2 cups of water to one cup of quinoa (1cup quinoa &#8211; 1 &amp; \u00be cup water in this recipe). The texture should be fluffy and slightly chewy &#8211; not crunchy (undercooked) or mushy (overcooked).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beetroot <\/strong>&#8211; save time by buying beetroot that has <strong>already been cooked and peeled <\/strong>(available in the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket). Alternatively you could use <strong>tinned baby beetroot or roast your own!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Allow quinoa to cool <\/strong>&#8211; before mixing with the other salad ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Omit walnuts &#8211; for a<strong> nut free salad.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a soft feta or goat cheese<\/strong> &#8211; choose a creamy and soft (often marinated) feta or goat cheese, rather than a drier, salty type of feta.\n\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storing<\/strong> &#8211; beetroot and quinoa salad keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. This salad is not suitable to freeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">301<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">175<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">448<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">189<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #000000\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script>(function(d, s, id) {\r\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\r\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\r\n  js.src = \\\"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=300705486722954\\\";\r\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\r\n}(document, \\'script\\', \\'facebook-jssdk\\'));<\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This healthy Beetroot and Quinoa salad is a fresh and flavourful dish combining sweet beetroot, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts and aromatic mint leaves tossed in a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. 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