Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. That’s where my Sweet Potato & Lentil Salad comes in! This vibrant dish is not only packed with flavor but also brimming with health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed and steamed
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/3 cup white onion, diced
- 2 cups steamed lentils
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, diced
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
- 2 limes, juice of
- 4 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp agave
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine all sweet potato & lentil salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss till combined.
- Serve salad cold, and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting the sweet potatoes instead of steaming them.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg