Meal Prep

Vibrant Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Mango, and Tahini Dressing

Name: Vibrant Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Mango, and Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced; 4 cups chopped kale; 1 cup shelled edamame; 1 ripe mango, diced; 1/4 cup pickled red onion; Green herb tahini dressing (see steps for details); Optional: black sesame seeds, fresh cilantro

Brighten up your lunch with this satisfying quinoa salad. It's loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, fresh mango, and a creamy green herb tahini dressing. This recipe is designed to be delicious and hold up well for a few days in the fridge.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
4 cups chopped kale
1 cup shelled edamame
1 ripe mango, diced
1/4 cup pickled red onion
Green herb tahini dressing (see steps for details)
Optional: black sesame seeds, fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Roast diced sweet potatoes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1/4 cup fresh mixed herbs (like parsley and cilantro), 1 clove minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper for the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chopped kale, edamame, mango, and pickled red onion.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.
tips
Roast extra sweet potatoes for other meals to save time during the week.
Store dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the salad fresh for longer.

Tips

Roast extra sweet potatoes for other meals to save time during the week.
Store dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the salad fresh for longer.