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Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, an enticing dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and nutritious quinoa. This healthy salad is perfect for any occasion—whether served as a colorful side at holiday gatherings or as a satisfying main course during weeknight dinners. With its delightful mix of textures and tastes, topped with crunchy pecans and a smooth vinaigrette, this salad is both visually appealing and packed with nutrients. Easy to prepare and entirely vegan-friendly, it’s a wonderful addition to your culinary repertoire that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes until tender.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, cook quinoa with apple cider according to package instructions; add cranberries towards the end.
  3. In a bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa with cranberries, diced apples, and minced red onion.
  4. Make the vinaigrette by blending maple syrup, shallot, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
  5. Pour vinaigrette over salad mixture; toss gently to combine. Top with roasted pecans before serving.

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