Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
A vibrant and nutritious Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and fluffy quinoa for a delicious and wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large apple, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra protein, add some crumbled feta or grilled chicken. Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their flavor.
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