Ingredients for - Fall Salad with Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, and Pomegranate

1. Butter 1 tablespoon
2. Quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups
3. Vegetable broth 1 ½ cups
4. Roughly chopped Brussels sprouts 3 cups
5. Olive oil, divided 6 tablespoons
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 6 tablespoons
7. White wine vinegar ⅓ cup
8. Honey ¼ cup
9. Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons
10. Garlic, minced 1 clove
11. Herbes de Provence, or to taste 1 pinch
12. Arugula 4 cups
13. Pomegranate seeds 1 ¼ cups
14. Roasted and salted shelled pistachios ⅓ cup
15. Crumbled goat cheese ½ cup
16. Multigrain bread, toasted 4 slices

How to cook deliciously - Fall Salad with Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, and Pomegranate

1 . Stage

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add quinoa and saute until it begins to brown and pop, 1 to 3 minutes. Add broth and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3 . Stage

While quinoa is cooking, place Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

4 . Stage

Roast Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

5 . Stage

Mix remaining olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

6 . Stage

Combine cooked quinoa, roasted Brussels sprouts, pistachios, and dressing in a large bowl. Add arugula, two-thirds of the pomegranate seeds, and two-thirds of the goat cheese and mix lightly.

7 . Stage

Portion salad into 4 bowls and garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds and goat cheese. Serve each with 1 slice toasted bread.