Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Salad
Contrary to light, summer salads, fall salads like this Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Salad are comforting, warm, and hearty.
Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 508kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup (170 g) quinoa
- 2 cups (475 mL) water
- 2 pounds (1 kg) sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) kosher or fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.7 g) cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) cumin
- ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) dried coriander
- 3 ounces (85 g) chopped kale
- 1 (14-ounce/400-milliliter) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup (30 g) goji berries
For the Spiced Moroccan Dressing:
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 mL) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) orange juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon (1.3 g) cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) ginger
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) cumin
- ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) dried coriander
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) kosher or fine sea salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook quinoa for 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a spoon and cover with a tea towel. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Chop the sweet potatoes into small bite-sized cubes and toss in a large mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Mix to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer sweet potatoes onto tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You might need two baking sheets for this. Cook for 35 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are golden and you can easily insert a fork into the middle of the cubes.
- Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together all the dressing ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped kale, chickpeas, goji berries, quinoa, and sweet potatoes. Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. If desired, add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 391mg16%
Potassium 966mg28%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 12g48%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 22901IU458%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 5mg28%
* 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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