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Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Delicious Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad for Ultimate Comfort

This Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is a colorful dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa, making it perfect for comfort and health enthusiasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Cubed; substitute with butternut squash if desired.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped; replace with green onion for milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed; try brown rice or couscous as an alternative.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained; canned chickpeas can be used instead.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced; any color works or use jalapeño for heat.
  • 1 handful Cilantro Chopped; omit if not preferred and replace with parsley.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a lighter option.
  • 1 large Fresh Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime; lemon juice can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced for even distribution.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Feel free to swap with sea salt if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup (or honey), and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, red onion, black beans, bell pepper, and cilantro. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
  5. For serving, chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes or serve warm immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure uniform cutting of sweet potatoes for even roasting. Store dressing separately for meal prep to maintain freshness.

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