Southwestern Kale Power Salad with Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Avocado Sauce

Name: Southwestern Kale Power Salad with Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped into very small, bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium lime, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced into small, 1/4-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 ripe avocados, sliced into long strips; 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes); 1 medium jalapeño, deseeded, membranes removed and roughly chopped; 1 handful cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, to taste; 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans; 1/3 cup crumbled feta; 1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

Healthy kale and quinoa power salad with spicy sweet potato, black beans and creamy avocado sauce. If your lime are particularly big, scale back. This gluten-free, vegetarian (easily vegan) salad packs well for lunch, too! Recipe yields 4 generous salads or 6 medium.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:31:38 GMT