
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Roasted Leek & Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Chopped Almonds
Roasted Leek & Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Chopped Almonds is made with cooked quinoa, leeks, and broccoli florets.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
cooked quinoa
In the method: Roughly chop the almonds and add them to a large mixing bowl followed by the leeks, broccoli and quinoa.
leeks (cut lengthwise and sliced*)
In the method: Add leeks and broccoli to a baking pan and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil.
broccoli florets
In the method: Add leeks and broccoli to a baking pan and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups cooked quinoaIngredient note
Source: 2 leeks (cut lengthwise and sliced*)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups broccoli floretsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup whole almondsIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegarIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon honeyIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt & pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt & pepper to taste
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately or transfer to the fridge and keep for up to three days.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat your oven to 400° F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Serve immediately or transfer to the fridge and keep for up to three days.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Additional recipe notes
* make sure to clean the leek thoroughly before chopping as there is often sand/dirt between the layers!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: simplyquinoa.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



