Quinoa and Sweet Potato “Everything” Salad:
Why? Because, honestly, everyone loves it and it impresses everyone.
Ya know when you go to a restaurant and pay 20$ for a salad that is eh, so this the “restaurant quality salad” you are looking for without that very high cost.
You are getting a nice amount of complex carbs and fiber from the quinoa and sweet potatoes.
When we talk about the satisfaction factor of food in intuitive eating - this hits the spot.
It's high in important nutrients and it is also beyond delicious. Ain't nothing wrong with enjoying your fried potato latkes, but when you are looking for that lighter side dish, this is all yours.
Quinoa and Sweet Potato "Everything" Salad Ingredients:
For the Salad:
8 oz bag of Lettuce
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cucumbers, chopped
½ Red onion, diced
A bunch of cherry tomato’s, cut in half
3 tbsp of Toasted almonds
1 ripe Avocado, cubed
For the Quinoa:
Boil 2 cups of water
Add 1 cup of quinoa
Lower flame and add
1 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp of olive oil
Cook for about 20 minutes on a low flame covered
Let the quinoa cool for about 5 minutes of the flame, covered, and then fluff with fork
For the Sweet Potatoes:
Cube 4 sweet potatoes
Slice 1-2 onions
Slice 4-5 mushrooms
Add to a cookie sheet
Add ¼ cup olive oil
Salt
Pepper
A bit of chili powder
Roast on 375 for about an hour
Mix half way to avoid the onions and mushrooms from burning
For the Dressing:
½ cup olive oil
About 3-4 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp of kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
3-4 tbsp of mayo
2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp of honey
Mix all the ingredients together and mix very well until all is combined
Add all the elements to the salad and serve right away!
*Note- as a general rule, in a dressing, there is usually a 3:1 ratio with oil to vinegar.
I love using olive oil and all types of vinegars- they add so much flavor.
My favorite salad recipe ingredients:
Dijon Mustard
Spicy Brown mustard
Maple syrup
Honey
Soy sauce
Fresh minced garlic
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh lime juice
Enjoy!
