Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad
Roasted yam adds gentle sweetness to nutty quinoa, while crisp Persian cucumbers and fresh parsley keep each bite bright and refreshing. A lively blend of lemon juice and red wine vinegar ties everything together with a clean, tangy finish. Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a colorful addition to a weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place the yams on it.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until the yams are tender and the edges are wrinkled, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- 4
Stir the cucumbers, yams, parsley, olive oil, onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper into the quinoa. Garnish with endive spears.
- Calories 1007.55 kcal High 50%
- Protein 67.46 g Good Source 135%
- Carbohydrate 143.77 g 52%
- Total Fat 24.68 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 4.48 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.68 mg High 51%
- Sodium 3365.18 mg High 146%
- Dietary Fiber 10.0 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 19.91 g --
- Added Sugars 6.0 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 76.6 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.96 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 148.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 156.06 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 67.84 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Diced Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 1007.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Diced Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1007.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad healthy?
- Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 1007.55 calories and 67.46 g of protein, or 135% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3365.18 mg (146% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.48 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.0 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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