Sweet Potato Apricot Salad

If you're looking for a one-bowl meal, toss together this colorful, sweet and savory salad featuring sweet potatoes, dried apricots, spinach, and quinoa.

Sweet Potato Apricot Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup quinoa


2. 2 cups vegetable broth


3. 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into chunks


4. 3/4 cup dried apricots, sliced


5. 2 cups baby spinach leaves


6. 2 cups mixed salad greens


7. 2 tablespoons white balsmic vinegar


8. 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


9. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


10. Crumbled cheese of your choice (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring quinoa and broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for 12 minutes or until broth is absorbed.


2. Meanwhile, steam sweet potatoes until tender. Set aside.


3. In a large bowl, toss together apricots, spinach, and salad greens.


4. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper.


5. Season quinoa with salt and pepper. Spoon into 4 bowls.


6. Drizzle with a little of the vinaigrette.


7. Drizzle salad greens with a little of the vinaigrette, tossing to coat.


8. Place salad greens over quinoa.


9. Top with sweet potatoes and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette to taste.

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