Mark Bittman Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Name: Mark Bittman Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red onion chopped; 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed- boil with salt until tender; 1 cup dry quinoa- cook to package directions rinse and drain; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 T balsamic vinegar; 1/2 a pomegranate seeds removed; 1/4 cup chopped parsley or chives; Salt and pepper to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 30
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup red onion chopped1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed- boil with salt until tender1 cup dry quinoa- cook to package directions, rinse and drain1/4 cup olive oil2 T balsamic vinegar1/2 a pomegranate, seeds removed1/4 cup chopped parsley or chivesSalt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix olive oil, vinegar together and toss with sweet potato, quinoa, and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve warm or cold.

Serving Size: makes 4-6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITSWSTUDENT.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 230.8
Total Fat: 11.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 14.9 mg
Total Carbs: 29.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 4.8 g

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