Vibrant Sweet Potato & Beet Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
Enjoy our Vibrant Sweet Potato & Beet Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing! Perfectly nutritious and customizable—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium beets, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa by boiling 1 cup of rinsed quinoa in 2 cups of water; simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast cubed sweet potato and sliced beets drizzled with olive oil for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- For the dressing, mash avocado in a bowl; mix in lime zest and olive oil until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, nuts, feta, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg