Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad
Need a Meatless Monday Meal, a meal-prep friendly dish or a new fun and creative side for a weeknight dinner? This Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad is full of whole grains, vitamin rich sweet potatoes and high-protein feta cheese. Whip up this salad, and you and your family can enjoy it all week long.
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes
1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package
1 cup dried cranberries
6 oz feta cheese
8 oz pecans
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs maple syrup
1 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F
Peel and dice sweet potatoes
Lightly toss in olive oil and salt
Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 40-45 minutes
In a medium skillet, coat with olive oil over medium heat
Add pecans and a pinch of salt and stir until lightly toasted
Add maple syrup and mix until pecans are coated, about 2-3 minutes
Remove from pan and cool on parchment paper in a single layer
Toss ingredients together