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Quinoa And Sweet Potato Salad With Fruit
Quinoa And Sweet Potato Salad With Fruit
"This quinoa and sweet potato salad brings together savory flavors along with a medley of fresh fruits, all drizzled with a delightful citrus honey dressing. This unique salad combines the earthy goodness of quinoa and goat cheese with the sweetness of fruits and potatoes. If you've never experienced the refreshing taste of a light and summery sweet potato and fruit salad, this is your chance to try one – it's a fantastic low glycemic fruit salad! Be sure to bring it to all your summer cookouts and BBQs this year – your guests will be grateful!"
Yields3 Servings
Preparation Time17 min
Cooking Time40 min
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup dry tri-colored quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherries, diced with pits removed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small 1 inch cubes. Add olive oil and roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping once. You can season to your liking – I like to include salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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While sweet potatoes are roasting, cook your quinoa according to directions.
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Cut fruit and portion into large serving bowl. Make your dressing by combining all of the ingredients.
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When quinoa is done cooking, add to bowl. Add roasted sweet potatoes, and then top with fruit, goat cheese, pistachios and lemon honey vinaigrette.
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Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
