How To Make Winter Quinoa Salad Recipe
A hearty and nutritious salad that packs a punch with seasonal winter ingredients.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small sweet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa and place in a saucepan with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed sweet potato with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese.
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In a small measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss until everything is well coated.
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Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Calories : 345 kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 8mg
- Sodium : 285mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 9g
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