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Southwestern Roasted Vegetable Salad

It’s been a minute since we’ve done a salad and today that all changes. This Southwestern Roasted Vegetable Salad is giving me all the feels.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crispy Quinoa
  • ¼ cup cooked quinoa
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Salad
  • 2 bunches kale finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 14 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes ¼ -inch cubes
  • 1 cup diced butternut squash ¼ -inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the Roasted Vegetables
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. On a large baking sheet, toss together the cubed veggies, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin and paprika. Once coated, evenly distribute the vegetables on the baking sheet.
  3. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until they are fork tender.
For the Crispy Quinoa
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the cooked quinoa and toast for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove and set aside to cool.
For the Salad
  1. Toss the kale, olive oil, lime juice and salt in a large bowl and then add piles of the avocados, quinoa, black beans, cotija and roasted vegetables. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and serve alongside the cilantro vinaigrette.
For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
  1. Combine everything in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • This salad is perfect for using up leftovers. Plan your meals through the week to have leftover quinoa and roasted veggies, and I always have a vinaigrette in the fridge!

Nutrition Information

Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 32g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 987mg (41%) Potassium 1023mg (29%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 13814IU (276%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578

% Daily Value*

Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 32g 160%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 987mg 41%
Potassium 1023mg 22%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 13814IU 276%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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