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Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
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Discover a vibrant Apple Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad that’s perfect for meal prep or holiday gatherings. Try this easy recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups apple cider (or juice)
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (roasted)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for about 15 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and apple cider; bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes, adding cranberries near the end.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, diced apples, dried cranberries, and minced red onion.
  4. For the vinaigrette, blend maple syrup, shallot, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Top with roasted pecans just before serving.

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