Sweet Potato and Apple Quinoa Salad
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4.3
33 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Sweet Potato and Apple Quinoa Salad
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This tasty SWEET POTATO AND APPLE QUINOA SALAD is full of flavor and makes the perfect vegetarian side dish for dinner or holidays!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into cubes about 1/4"
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 granny smith apple cored and diced into cubes about 1/2"
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups apple cider or juice
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- ½ cup chopped roasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spread out onto a rimmed cookie sheet. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes until lightly brown and soft.
- Meanwhile prepare quinoa (rinse well) then place cider and quinoa into a medium saucepan; bring to boil; turn to simmer then cook about 15 minutes until done (toss in your cranberries near the end of the cooking time)
- In a medium bowl add the slightly cooled quinoa, cranberries, sweet potatoes, apples, red onion and toss well.
- In a small food processor combine the maple syrup, shallot, dijon mustard, vinegar and a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Slowly add in the olive oil and mix well.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss.
- Top with the roasted pecans
Nutrition Information
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Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
6165IU
(123%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 6165IU | 123% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
33 reviews
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