Sweet Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is considered a complete protein source.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cup Water
- 1 medium Sweet Potato
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red Onion
- 1 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice the sweet potato. Roast it in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chopped vegetables, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the sweet quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.