Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apples |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 1/2 cups quinoa |
salt |
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice |
freshly ground pepper |
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar |
2 (large) granny smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice |
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped |
1/2 (medium) red onion, thinly sliced |
8 cups (packed; about 6 ounces) baby greens, such as arugula or kale |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the quinoa and toast over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer the quinoa for 16 minutes. 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.
2. 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. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add the quinoa, sweet potatoes, apples, parsley, onion and greens and toss well. Serve right away.
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