Quinoa Root Vegetables Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

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Quinoa Root Vegetables Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

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This simple, yet rewarding protein-rich quinoa recipe with ginger-curry vinaigrette, which tastes even better the next day, is a great way to use up any winter vegetables you have in the fridge. It's wonderful as a salad and a side dish with some oven roasted chicken, or as a vegetarian main.
Parsley root, aka Hamburg parsley, rooted parsley, looks deceptively similar to a parsnip, but is less pungent than parsnip and has a faint parsley taste. It has a sweet taste, and is often used in soups, stews, and side dishes in Germany.

Salad	Ginger Curry Vinaigrette
100 g Quinoa, rinsed, drained 200 ml Water 300 g Root parsley, peeled, cut into inch-cubes 350 g Carrots, peeled, cut into inch-cubes A handful of arugula, roughly chopped 1 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 tsp Coriander powder 1/2 tsp Cumin powder Pinch of nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black peppercorns	2 tbsp Lemon juice 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Madras curry powder 1-inch piece Ginger root, peeled and finely grated 1 clove Garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black peppercorns

In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, curry powder, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, add the oil in a slow, steady stream, until the mixture is emulsified and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Place root parsley, carrots, oil and spices in a bowl. Toss to coat. Transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, place quinoa and water in a saucepan over high heat. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Place quinoa in a salad bowl. Add root vegetables, arugula and the dressing. Toss gently to combine.

103 comments:

Anonymous 13/1/14 05:10: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Unknown 13/1/14 05:23: The Madras curry powder sure would be delicious in the vinaigrette. Looks and sounds awesome Angie. Quiet a colorful and healthy dish.
Have a great Week.
Chelsea Marrs 13/1/14 05:44: Hi Angie! I should really be doing research right now but the title of this post was way too enticing :P Anyway, I'm so glad I clicked because this recipe looks healthy and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

P.S. love the bowl as well!

Best,
Chelsea M.
Chow Down by the Bay
Medeja- CranberryJam 13/1/14 06:02: Salad looks fabulous! And vinaigrette sounds especially delicious.
Unknown 13/1/14 06:44: I love your quinoa salad with all these flavors....
Gerry @Foodness Gracious 13/1/14 06:47: I'm a big fan of quinoa, taste and texture. This looks so Good!
Baking Diary 13/1/14 07:02: I have not tried quinoa before but this dish looks so beautiful!
Rosa's Yummy Yums 13/1/14 08:20: A delicious salad! I love this kind of combination.

Cheers,

Rosa
Lenia 13/1/14 09:55: Delicious way to enjoy quinoa!
Have a lovely week,dear!
Veronica 13/1/14 10:35: What a healthy and great looking dish. I love everything with quinoa in it.
jasna varcakovic 13/1/14 10:46: Root veggies are my favorite; quinoa adds a bit of exotic (and health) to the salad
Ashley 13/1/14 12:25: Love love love the sound of this ginger curry vinaigrette! That looks amazing! Have a great week Angie!
Display name 13/1/14 12:36: You are so clever with spices and dressings...the salad looks deliciously satisfying! :) ela
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen 13/1/14 12:42: What a colorful winter salad and I love the curry vinaigrette. You are so right, it would be perfect as a side dish with roasted chicken.
Sam
GG 13/1/14 13:09: Looks very tasty and healthy. That vinaigrette is great, such a good idea and so versatile. GG
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes 13/1/14 13:35: What a perfect meatless meal, or side dish Angie. We have so many root veggies from our CSA right now, I think this recipe will come in very handy.
Barbara 13/1/14 13:54: Angie, I love that curry vinaigrette! What a great idea for any number of salads.
What's Baking?? 13/1/14 14:10: This looks amazing, Angie. Looking at it makes my mouth water. And I love the colors in this dish too.
Monica 13/1/14 15:01: Love, love this! I've been stocking my pantry with curry powder and using it in so many things - why not quinoa, which is another delicious thing! Looks delicious!
Tessa 13/1/14 15:05: Gorgeous quinoa salad! I really like the addition of the Madras curry powder in the vinaigrette.
Lite Home Bake 13/1/14 16:20: A pretty looking salad with interesting flavors!
Asmita 13/1/14 16:24: OMG! Really Craving this. Looks fabulous!
Unknown 13/1/14 16:37: Yum. We all started eating quinoa because of the health benefits and it tastes great. Thanks for the new recipe.
realrawkitchen 13/1/14 17:10: I CANNOT wait to try the curry vinaigrette :) I feel a little bit obsessed with curry flavors at the moment.
Gina 13/1/14 17:11: I think everyone is reminding me I need to get back on the quinoa bandwagon. He he. I think the root veggies are a great addition to it. Hope you have a great week.
-Gina-
RavieNomNoms 13/1/14 17:57: That looks gorgeous! I love root veggies
Beth 13/1/14 18:35: I love the look of this salad! All those great flavours and healthy ingredients.
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Finla 13/1/14 19:45: That is a very healthy and yummy looking lunch.
Anonymous 13/1/14 21:48: I can never have enough quinoa recipes - it is so healthy, so increadibly tasty and most of all so versatile. Love this flavour pairing!
Evelyne CulturEatz 13/1/14 22:41: A perfect winter salad with hardy veggies. Root parsley is a new one to me. The ginger curry vinaigrette sounds fab! Lovely salad!
Evelyne CulturEatz 13/1/14 22:42: A perfect winter salad with hardy veggies. Root parsley is a new one to me. The ginger curry vinaigrette sounds fab! Lovely salad!
Eva Taylor 13/1/14 22:49: I bet it's tasty hot or cold! I love the flavours you've combined here, the curry with , vinegar, honey and ginger sound very tasty.
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Eva Taylor 13/1/14 22:50: I bet it's tasty hot or cold! I love the flavours you've combined here, the curry with , vinegar, honey and ginger sound very tasty.
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/
Erica 13/1/14 22:59: I am a huge quinoa fan and eat it once a week!This sound nice and tasty,Angie!
Cass @foodmyfriend 13/1/14 23:17: Quinoa my old friend! I will have to implement it back into the New Year Diet. What a great recipe :)
Rosita Vargas 13/1/14 23:33: Se ve muy exquisita y saludable soy fan de la quinoa,abrazos.
grace 13/1/14 23:33: i'm such a quinoa fan! while the curry dressing gives me pause, i love everything else about this creative dish!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen 13/1/14 23:55: I haven't tried Quinoa before but it's something I definitely want to try
Norma Chang 14/1/14 00:33: Love the combo not to mention healthy as well.
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Gloria Baker 14/1/14 00:38: look beautiful!!!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 14/1/14 00:50: I made quinoa with roasted veggies today, but I must say yours is much prettier...picture perfect!!! I have 2/3 of a bag left...now I have a new recipe to try!
My Inner Chick 14/1/14 01:11: I could devour
all of that dish
immediately!! xx
Belinda 14/1/14 02:16: I adore quinoa - so many different ways to make it delicious!
Anonymous 14/1/14 02:17: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies 14/1/14 02:22: Quinoa is a favorite around here! I love the idea of pairing it with a curry vinaigrette.
Ann Jones 14/1/14 02:32: I love that the dressing has curry, yum! Looks like another great recipe, quinoa is great for you!
chow and chatter 14/1/14 04:25: this looks fab love the curry flavors
Abbe@This is How I Cook 14/1/14 05:53: I love quinoa and I can't wait to try this. Perfect way to get a new year started! Thanks, angie!
Katerina 14/1/14 08:14: This curry vinaigrette must have boosted this salad to heaven!
Anonymous 14/1/14 09:06: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Vicki Bensinger 14/1/14 16:20: I love quinoa as does everyone else in my family. It's one of those grains that you feel great about eating plus you can do some much with it. I like that you created a curry vinaigrette, I've never tried one before. Although my hubby isn't a fan of curry I am so I'll have to make a jar of this for myself. Great recipe. Happy New Year!
Nammi 14/1/14 16:30: love the dressing!! looks healthy and delicious!!
wok with ray 14/1/14 16:58: Very refreshing and light. Love the combination of ginger and curry on the vinaigrette. I hope you are having a wonderful week Angie! :)
Anne@FromMySweetHeart 14/1/14 17:05: Angie, I love roasted winter veggies and love to serve them as a side dish all season long. But I love them in this salad, and this is a perfect meal all on it's own! Looking forward to trying this soon! : )
Catherine 14/1/14 19:08: Dear Angie, A delicious salad as a meal or as a side. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert 14/1/14 19:12: I know that quinoa soaked up the flavors of the vinaigrette and was delicious! It's a beautiful presentation too. Love it :)
Kathy 14/1/14 20:00: A fabulous looking salad…I love quinoa…and the dressing sounds so delicious!
Elisabeth 14/1/14 21:20: Quinoa and root vegetables with the super delicious dressing would be a perfect lunch for a perfect and light choice!
Juliana 14/1/14 23:43: Nice quinoa salad with the roots veggies, and I love the sound of your curry dressing...so flavorful!
Have a wonderful week Angie :D
lena 15/1/14 01:18: the curry vinaigrette sounds like a great dressing for this salad, must be so flavourful! have a good day, angie!
Ana Regalado 15/1/14 01:42: Angie , the quinoa salad looks delicious ! The curry vinaigrette itself sounds wonderful . I really should start looking for quinoa here :P
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker 15/1/14 02:50: Angie, this is a wonderful and healthy mixture!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 15/1/14 04:30: I would love this a side dish. I just started eating quinoa not too long ago.
Kitchen Belleicious 15/1/14 04:33: oh this looks just lovely. It is hearty and warm and yet simple in ingredients
Blog do Chocolate 15/1/14 10:23: Dear Angie,

I confess that I haven't tried quinoa yet, but your salad looks fantastic indeed !
Must manage to buy it ! :)

Cheers
Anonymous 15/1/14 11:33: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Joanne 15/1/14 13:16: This is definitely my kind of veggie-full salad!! Love all the rich curry flavor.
violeta pasat 15/1/14 15:01: I've never tried quinoa but now i think i have to ... your salad looks really good!
Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style 15/1/14 15:39: I can feel myself getting healthier just looking at this salad, Angie!
Geri Saucier 15/1/14 16:15: A beautiful and colorful salad. It looks delicious and healthy.
Unknown 15/1/14 17:13: Lovely Quinoa salad looks so inviting and colorful :) thanks for visiting me. You have such a lovely collection of recipes happy to follow you here
Hema 15/1/14 18:06: Delicious salad, makes a filling and healthy meal..
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes 15/1/14 18:23: As usual such beautiful pictures Angie! I can never have enough quinoa, and these look so delicious!
Pilar. Cook and Spoon 15/1/14 18:57: I simply love that vinaigrette with curry but I adore the dish you've used. So beautiful!
Alida 15/1/14 19:19: So healthy and so pretty! Your photos are always great Angie! I'd love to try this salad and I probably will. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
fimere 15/1/14 21:26: une belle salade bien parfumée
bonne soirée
kitchen flavours 16/1/14 02:35: This is a gorgeous looking salad! Curry vinaigrette sounds good to me!
eatgood4life.blogspot.com 16/1/14 02:41: This is totally up my alley. I love all of the veggies in this. I need more quinoa recipes so this one is great. I will be making this one soon :-)
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Daniela Grimburg 16/1/14 15:16: Curry vinaigrette?
Sounds so refined and yummy.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 16/1/14 22:41: I have never tasted parsley root - only parsnip! I love roasted root vegetables in winter and paired with this lovely quinoa salad sounds so delicious.
Pam 17/1/14 01:43: I love quinoa and I am always looking for new recipes for it. This looks terrific.
Anonymous 17/1/14 03:56: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
Amelia 17/1/14 05:21: Hi Angie, I've not try Quinoa too but your salad sure look very appetizing. Love your pictures and presentation.

Best regards .
CQUEK 17/1/14 09:32: This looks wonderful.
Anonymous 17/1/14 11:39: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
MunatyCooking 17/1/14 12:49: What a beautiful salad, and it will go great with roasted/Grilled chicken :)
motherrimmy 17/1/14 15:34: I'm such a fan of quinoa. It's so versatile, isn't it? You turn it into a breakfast, lunch or dinner dish. I love the dressing you've used here. Curry and ginger. Love the spice!
Anonymous 17/1/14 17:10: My dinner for tomorrow, for sure!

I love root veggies with quinoa, any day! That curry dressing sounds really tasty too! I will serve grilled simple fish on the side! Yummmm! :) xxx
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com 17/1/14 21:02: What a wonderful and simple quinoa dish! I'd love to have it for lunch someday! Thai flavors always rank high in my book!
Reeni 18/1/14 03:19: What a fresh, healthy and delicious salad Angie! I would love to have this in my fridge - I'd be snacking on it all day long. Have a great weekend! :-)
sprinklesandsauce 18/1/14 04:58: love the addition of root vegetables!
cristina 18/1/14 06:34: Lovely, healthful salad. Luv that Ginger Curry Vinaigrette!
Cathleen 18/1/14 07:53: Ooh, yum! I forgot I needed to buy quinoa at the store today, thanks for the reminder!
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Velva 19/1/14 16:57: I enjoy making vinaigrettes and adding curry would be extra special. Nice!
Ilke 20/1/14 14:32: That dressing would go well with any grain salad, I assume. Before we go off on our several months language training , I am trying to finish most of the stuff in the pantry and have accumulated lots of bulgur. Will make this salad soon. Never heard of Hamburg parsley. I have to check out the fresh markets when I am in Spain.
tigerfish 21/1/14 04:26: A salad or side that stands as a main dish too! love the touch of curry in it.
Sokehah cheah 21/1/14 08:35: The salad looks fab and the pictures, awesome!
Anonymous 22/1/14 16:02: Never heard curry vinaigrette dressing before, tempting to try!!!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 24/1/14 01:27: So colorful, healthy, flavorful and yum!! Did I just used all verbs already? :D