Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
A vibrant and healthy salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, and a zesty dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup Red Onion diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped
- 0.25 cup Lime Juice
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or black beans for extra flavor and nutrients. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.