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Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad: A Cozy Fall Favorite

A nutritious and flavorful Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, perfect for autumn gatherings and packed with protein-rich ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Peel and chop into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple Diced
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins or chopped dates
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cook in vegetable broth for more flavor
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Or juice, for cooking quinoa
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 1 small Shallot
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard in a pinch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • rimmed cookie sheet
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and spread them out on a rimmed cookie sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  4. Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with apple cider in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, Granny Smith apples, and red onion.
  6. In a food processor, combine vinaigrette ingredients and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  8. Sprinkle roasted pecans on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or cold. Can be made ahead for convenience.

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