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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Lunch Dinner
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the ideal heat is achieved for cooking.
2
Next, combine water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat to a lower setting, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and allow it to cool down.
3
In a separate pan, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil on a baking sheet. Place it in the preheated oven and let it roast until tender, taking around 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, take it out of the oven and let it cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bell peppers, and cucumber. Add the cooked quinoa and sweet potatoes to the bowl and mix well.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it with care.
6
Finally, garnish your salad with cilantro to add a fresh touch.