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
- 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
- Protein 67.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 143.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.68 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.48 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 151.68 mg High
- Sodium 3365.18 mg High
- Fiber 10.0 g Good Source
- Sugar 19.91 g High
- Added Sugar 6.0 g Moderate
- Calcium 76.6 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.96 mg Good Source
- Potassium 148.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 558.23 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 94.32 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roasted Yam and Quinoa Salad is a 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 a 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.
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