Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and fluffy quinoa, all harmonized with creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions using vegetable broth for flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, black beans, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with salt or lime juice as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg