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orange sweet potato and quinoa salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Julie Ann Keene
@BeautyPirate
Oak Cliff, TX

Sweet potatoes don't have to be relegated to the Thanksgiving table! The spinach and quinoa and orange juice elevate the potatoes to have a light, clean flavor. You have sweet, savory, crunchy- all in one bite!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orange sweet potato and quinoa salad

  • 1 c
    quinoa
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 lg
    sweet potato
  • 4 Tbsp
    fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 lg
    oranges, divided into wedges
  • 2 c
    spinach, fresh
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped

How To Make orange sweet potato and quinoa salad

  • 1
    Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until quinoa is tender and all water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
  • 2
    Place sweet potato in a microwaveable dish and pierce multiple times with a knife. Microwave on high until soft (about 10 minutes). Peel and cut into roughly 3 inch chunks.
  • 3
    In a large bowl whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Add quinoa, sweet potato, orange wedges and spinach. Toss to combine. Top with walnuts.
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