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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and colorful salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender.
Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
  2. Enjoy your healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

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