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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. If you don’t have leftover roasted vegetables, roast fresh ones:
  3. 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).
  4. Once roasted, cut the sweet potato into bite-sized chunks and slice the red pepper thinly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped spring onions, roasted vegetables and cooked quinoa.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  8. Peel and dice the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad along with the chopped coriander leaves.
  9. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning - add more lemon juice, spices, or salt & pepper to your liking. Serve immediately or chill before serving.