Sweet Potato Apple Quinoa Salad

By BearForce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• Salt
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 large Granny Smith apples, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup medium onion, thinly sliced
• 8 packed cups baby greens

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Add the quinoa and toast over moderate heat, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer the quinoa for 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the quinoa, spread it out on a baking sheet and refrigerate until it is chilled, about 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, on a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and softened. Let coo.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 6 Tbsp. of olive oil with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add the quinoa, sweet potatoes, apples, parsley, onion and greens and toss well. Serve immediately.