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Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce


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  • Author: Taylor Kadlec
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Hearty and healthy, this vibrant salad is packed with flavor. The spicy peanut sauce adds a delicious kick.


Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa, uncooked
  • 3 cups (720 ml) sweet potato, diced (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

Salad

  1. First, make the quinoa.
  2. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, simmering until quinoa is cooked, about 12-15 minutes. I start checking mine after 10 minutes to stir and make sure the bottom isnt burning.
  3. While the quinoa is cooking, you can also start cooking the sweet potatoes.
  4. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. During the last 5 minutes, add the cauliflower to sweet potatoes.
  6. During the last 2 minutes, add the snap peas to sweet potatoes and cauliflower and blanch for 2 minutes, until bright green.
  7. Pour veggies into a strainer and let cool slightly.

Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
  2. Combine cooked quinoa with veggies and drizzle with dressing.
  3. Toss to evenly distribute dressing throughout veggies and quinoa.
  4. Top with green onions.
  5. Serve at room temperature or cold.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320