Gluten Free Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad Recipe
This Gluten Free Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad recipe uses hearty grain for a nourishing vegetarian friendly side dish.
Gluten Free Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 628kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher or fine sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 medium avocado pitted and diced
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
For the dressing:
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced or finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and brown in spots, stirring once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Cool for 20 minutes. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, avocado, raisins, and parsley to the cooled quinoa. Toss gently to combine.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing (you will likely have some left over). Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 1002mg29%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 12425IU249%
Vitamin C 23.5mg28%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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