The Best Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad That You'll Ever Try

Quinoa sweet potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

Whether you like your salad spicy, tangy, or sweet, there are plenty of ways to make it your own.

In this post, I’ll share a simple recipe and tips for making it at home.

This post is all about the best quinoa sweet potato salad!

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

Dice and wash sweet potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, chili, and lime seasoning. Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 1 hour or until tender and golden brown.
In a medium-sized pot, toast the quinoa for 2-3 min on high heat, add a dash of olive oil, and toast for another minute. this is key to getting fluffy quinoa. Add 2 cups of water, Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, basil paste (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. Pour the garlic dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve warm or at room temperature, on a bed of leafy greens, garnished with green onions if desired.