Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado
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Vibrant, wholesome, and full of flavour - this Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado is a nourishing meal that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Packed with plant-based protein, fibre and good fats, this salad is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for lunch or a picnic on the go. Whether you’re using leftover roasted vegetables or roasting them fresh, this colourful salad is easy to make and guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube (for cooking the quinoa)
- 1 roasted sweet potato
- 1 roasted red bell pepper
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- A couple of pinches of cayenne pepper (to taste)
- A couple of pinches of cinnamon
- 1 handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook according to the packet instructions, adding the stock cube to the cooking water for extra flavour. Once cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- If you don’t have leftover roasted vegetables, roast fresh ones:
- Cut the sweet potato into wedges and the red pepper in half. Brush lightly with olive oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) until soft and golden (about 25–30 minutes).
- Once roasted, cut the sweet potato into bite-sized chunks and slice the red pepper thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped spring onions, roasted vegetables and cooked quinoa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Peel and dice the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad along with the chopped coriander leaves.
- Taste your salad and adjust seasoning - add more lemon juice, spices, or salt & pepper to your liking. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Roast - Salad - Side
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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