Quinoa and Roasted Broccoli Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

    For the jars:
  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • For the dressing:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place broccoli florets in a baking dish and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast broccoli for 20-25 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until water is absorbed.
  3. While the broccoli and quinoa are cooking, make the salad dressing. Place all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
  4. To assemble the jars, to each bowl add ¼ of the quinoa, ¼ of the broccoli, and ¼ of the grapes. Crumble on the goat cheese and sliced almonds. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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