Quinoa Salad With Arugula & Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by rpgaymer

"I've been hooked on quinoa lately, and this salad features it nicely. The quinoa and arugula give the dish a great earthy flavor, and it's all very easy to throw together. This recipe is enough for two vegan entrees, or four side dishes."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lemon, juice & zest of
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• salt & pepper
• 1 -2 cooked sweet potato, peeled & cubed (one big potato, or two small ones)
• 1⁄2 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1 cup baby arugula

directions

1. Prepare a dressing for the salad by whisking together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, water, cumin and salt & pepper. Set aside.
2. In a small pan, lightly toast the cashews over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, or until slightly browned. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, cashews, quinoa, raisins and arugula. Drizzle with dressing, and toss once more.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

We really enjoyed this quinoa salad. Such great textures and flavors and so healthy for you too. The arugula is so delicious and a great addition with it's peppery bite to it. Will definitely make this salad again -- can't wait to make it for dinner guests. Made for PRMR, June, 2013.

 

[moogmachine]

I used golden raisins, i find them to be a bit softer than standard raisins.