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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

A colorful and nutritious salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes and fluffy quinoa, perfect for quick lunches or refreshing dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa Make sure quinoa is rinsed before cooking.
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced Choose firm sweet potatoes with no blemishes.
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained Can use canned or cooked black beans.
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced Add more or different colored peppers for variety.
  • 1 large avocado, diced Add just before serving to prevent browning.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped Can substitute with green onions if desired.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Optional; can substitute with other herbs.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting and dressing.
  • 2 juices limes Freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the diced sweet potato in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread it out on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook your quinoa according to package instructions.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Once the sweet potatoes are done, add them to the salad mix. Pour over the dressing and gently toss everything together to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for a bit to enhance the flavors.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving for freshness. To freeze, keep avocado and dressing separate.