Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
90 min.
30
68kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious dish that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this delightful Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apples! Perfectly suited for any occasion, this vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is not only healthy but also bursting with flavor.

Imagine the nutty aroma of toasted quinoa mingling with the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and the crispness of fresh Granny Smith apples. This salad is a beautiful medley of textures and tastes, making it an ideal side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack. The addition of baby greens and fresh parsley adds a refreshing touch, while the tangy apple cider vinegar dressing ties everything together in a harmonious blend.

With just 68 calories per serving, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence that can serve up to 30 people, making it perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or meal prep for the week ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, allowing you to create a dish that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a wholesome and satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • cups the salad such as arugula or kale packed (; 6 ounces)
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley chopped
  • large apples i use 2 granny smith apples cut into 1/2-inch dice (large)
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 30 servings pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 cups quinoa 
  • 0.5  onion red thinly sliced (medium)
  • 30 servings salt 
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 3/4-inch dice

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 40
  2. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  3. Add the quinoa and toast over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  4. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer the quinoa for 16 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the quinoa, spread it out on a baking sheet and refrigerate until it is chilled, about 20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, on a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and softened.
  7. Let cool.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  9. Add the quinoa, sweet potatoes, apples, parsley, onion and greens and toss well.
  10. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Calories68kcal
Protein10.26%
Fat16.69%
Carbs73.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.37
Glycemic Load
2.86
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.3386958163718%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:68.35kcal
3.42%
Fat:1.29g
1.99%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.08%
Carbohydrates:12.73g
4.24%
Net Carbohydrates:11.01g
4%
Sugar:2.59g
2.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:210.38mg
9.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.79g
3.58%
Vitamin A:3432.77IU
68.66%
Vitamin K:17.74µg
16.9%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.72%
Fiber:1.72g
6.89%
Magnesium:25.29mg
6.32%
Vitamin C:5.17mg
6.26%
Folate:24.41µg
6.1%
Phosphorus:56.73mg
5.67%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.34%
Copper:0.1mg
4.88%
Potassium:169.59mg
4.85%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.72%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.04%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.7%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.51%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.72%
Calcium:15.59mg
1.56%
Selenium:0.92µg
1.31%