Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe
The festival of Christmas is not just about eating treats. If you are health conscious, then this recipe is made just for you.
Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe
Ingredients:
Recipe :
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Step 1 Cook the quinoa
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the quinoa and toast over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer the quinoa for 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the quinoa, spread it out on a baking sheet and refrigerate until it is chilled, about 20 minutes.
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Step 2 Roast the sweet potatoes until softened
Meanwhile, on a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and softened. Let cool.
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Step 3 Add ingredients to quinoa, mix well and serve
In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add the quinoa, sweet potatoes, apples, parsley, onion and greens and toss well. Serve right away.
