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A spinach and sweet potato salad with salad spoons.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa

This Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is bursting with hearty fall flavors and is the perfect main meal or side dish. Have this delicious salad prepped for dinner or easy lunches in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 294.72kcal
Author: Sarah Hill

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 5 ounce package baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • cup feta cheese
  • cup unsalted pumpkin seeds

Maple Dijon Salad Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F.
  • Peel and dice the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces and spread them out onto a baking sheet and season with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes and let them cool while assembling the salad.
  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Make the salad dressing by combining the ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk the combine then pour over the salad.
  • Toss the salad and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are serving this sweet potato salad for dinner, I recommend tossing and dressing it right before serving. This will prevent the salad ingredients from getting soggy and will taste as fresh as possible.
  • Make the quinoa and sweet potatoes ahead of time. This will speed up the prep time significantly and make it easy to throw this salad together in 5 minutes.
  • Store the dressing and salad in separate containers if making this recipe for meal prep to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
  • The potatoes will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days when stored separately in an airtight container.
  • Sweet potatoes can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Before freezing, allow the sweet potatoes to cool completely on a wire rack. This will allow air to circulate and prevent condensation build-up.
  • If you want warm quinoa or potatoes, reheat the quinoa in the microwave for about 1 minute and the potatoes can be warmed in the oven at 350 degrees F for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 294.72kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.02g | Protein: 6.97g | Fat: 22.51g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.89g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14.56g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1.49mg | Sodium: 305.04mg | Potassium: 183.83mg | Fiber: 2.55g | Sugar: 3.18g | Vitamin A: 8.28IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 22.48mg | Iron: 1.66mg