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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

A vibrant and nutritious dish combining roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, fresh spinach, avocado, cranberries, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chopped sweet potatoes (2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach (coarsely chopped, 4.4 ounces)
  • 1 large avocado (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
  • 1 large lemon
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon honey (see note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into half-inch cubes, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent roasting. Spread them out on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and roast for about fifteen minutes before flipping. Continue roasting for another ten to twenty minutes until tender.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool to room temperature.
  3. Zest one lemon to obtain about one teaspoon of zest and juice it to yield approximately three tablespoons of juice. In a mason jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake until mixed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the coarsely chopped spinach and cooled quinoa. Gently fold in the roasted sweet potatoes, chopped avocado, and dried cranberries; add fresh basil if desired.
  5. Add dressing to the portion of salad you plan on eating immediately. Drizzle about three-fourths of the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Once dressed, enjoy your Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad promptly for optimal freshness! Serve as a side or main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10g

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