Fuel your body with a powerhouse of nutrients! ???? Try our Quinoa & Sweet Potato Salad loaded with health benefits:
✅ Quinoa – A complete protein, and a great source of fiber for sustained energy.
✅ Sweet Potato – Bursting with vitamins A and C, promoting healthy skin and providing a complex-carb boost.
✅ Spinach – Iron-rich for oxygen transport, antioxidants for cellular health, and a vitamin K powerhouse.
✅ Red Pepper – Packed with vitamin A for vision health and vitamin C to boost your immune system.
✅ Black Beans – A protein and fiber duo supporting digestive health and providing long-lasting satiety.
✅ Pumpkin Seeds -Rich in magnesium for muscle and nerve function, and zinc for immune support.
Nourish your body, while delighting your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked
- 2 cups sweet potato, cubed & roasted (350F for 20 minutes)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 8 cups baby spinach
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook quinoa according to directions.
- Prepare the dressing while the sweet potatoes roast. You can use any roasted vegetable in place of sweet potato if you’d like.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt & pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare all the other ingredients.
- Add dressing to the bottom of one large jar or divide up into 4 smaller jars.
- Layer ingredients with red bell pepper, onion, cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, pumpkin seeds, and end with spinach.
- Seal jar(s) and refrigerate until ready to serve. Invert jar into a serving bowl, toss, and enjoy!