Southwest Quinoa Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 prepare quinoa according to basics directions or directions on package. refer to basic recipes at www.eatwellmealplans.com.
• 2 bring a pot of water to boiling. add diced sweet potato and cook 12 minutes, until they are tender.
• 3 in a large bowl, combine quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, red pepper, shallot, and cilantro.
• 4 whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. pour dressing into quinoa mixture and toss to combine. sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.