Southwest Quinoa Salad
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- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1⁄4 cup shallot, minced
- 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
directions
- Prepare quinoa according to Basics directions or directions on package.
- Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add diced sweet potato and cook 12 minutes, until they are tender.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, red pepper, shallot, and cilantro.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing into quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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