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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and colorful salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and a variety of fresh vegetables, topped with a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Roast Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spinach, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors meld beautifully after a few hours.

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