Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, a delightful dish that harmoniously combines roasted sweet potatoes, tart apples, and protein-packed quinoa. This colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritious and versatile, making it an ideal side for holiday gatherings or a satisfying vegetarian main course during the week. With its blend of textures and tastes, this salad promises to excite your palate and nourish your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 granny smith apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, roasted
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup
- Minced red onion
- Minced shallot
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for about 15 minutes until lightly browned.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook in a saucepan with apple cider until tender (about 15 minutes), adding cranberries during the last few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, diced apples, and red onion.
- Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor until smooth; pour over salad and toss gently.
- Top with roasted pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg