Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This kale and quinoa salad with roasted sweet potatoes is a hearty and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold winter night. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and slightly browned, and the quinoa is cooked according to package directions. The two are then combined with red onion and a simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. The result is a flavorful and satisfying salad that's sure to please everyone at the table.
The recipe for this kale and quinoa salad with roasted sweet potatoes was developed by a team of food scientists at Serious Eats. The scientists were looking for a way to create a healthy and flavorful salad that would be easy to make and would appeal to a wide range of people. After months of experimentation, they finally came up with the perfect recipe. The salad is now one of the most popular recipes on the Serious Eats website.
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Kale and Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  3. While the potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa according to package directions.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion.
  5. Toss to combine, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Why It Works
  • The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and slightly browned, which gives them a sweet and slightly caramelized flavor.
  • The quinoa is cooked according to package directions, which ensures that it is cooked through and fluffy.
  • The red onion adds a bit of crunch and sharpness to the salad.
  • The simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper complements the flavors of the sweet potatoes, quinoa, and red onion without overpowering them.