Description
Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of apples and sweet potatoes with the nutty flavor of quinoa. This refreshing salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also provides a hearty option packed with essential vitamins and fiber. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight meal or an elegant holiday gathering, this salad is sure to impress. With its colorful ingredients and delicious vinaigrette, it serves as a delightful side dish or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Shallot
- Red onion
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in apple cider until fluffy; add cranberries near the end of cooking.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa mixture with roasted sweet potatoes, diced apples, and minced red onion.
- Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor; drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
- Top with roasted pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg