Sweet Potato, Kale & Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato, Kale & Quinoa Salad Recipe
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled & diced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Salt & pepper, to season; 4 cups mixed greens (baby rocket & kale); 1 cup quinoa, cooked; Seeds 1 pomegranate; ½ cup roasted almonds, chopped; ¼ cup soft goat’s cheese Dressing; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

by Lisa Holmen January 27, 2022

This salad is packed full of nutrients and antioxidants. Kale is full of omega-3 fatty acids and is one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. Pomegranates provide a delicious burst of sweetness to the dish.

Sweet Potato, Kale & Quinoa Salad Recipe

By: Lisa Holmen

This nourishing quinoa salad is packed full of nutrients and antioxidants, with juicy pomegranates for a delicious burst of sweetness.

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Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, peeled & diced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper, to season
4 cups mixed greens (baby rocket & kale)
1 cup quinoa, cooked
Seeds 1 pomegranate
½ cup roasted almonds, chopped
¼ cup soft goat’s cheese

Dressing

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Method

Preheat oven to 190ºC and line a large baking tray.

Place the sweet potato on the tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 mins until the sweet potato is tender.

Place the greens on a large serving plate then top with sweet potato, quinoa, pomegranate, almonds and goat’s cheese.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients until well combined. Add ½ the dressing to the salad and toss gently.

Serve with remaining dressing.