Autumn Quinoa Salad
Author: ohyagood
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 2
- ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash, 1-1½ inch cubes
- 1 Tablespoon oil, I used avocado
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup quinoa
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 10 dried figs, halved
- 1/ 4 cup pumpkin seeds
- Preheat oven to 400° F
- Toss potatoes with oil and spread onto a baking sheet to roast for 40 minutes or slightly browned
- Meanwhile prepare quinoa and render bacon on the stove for 10 minutes
- Let potatoes and bacon cool for five minutes before tossing with arugula, figs and pumpkin seeds
- Dress with your favorite vinaigrette or make one with 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon of your favorite vinegar, cracked pepper and salt to taste
- Best at room temperature
Recipe by OhYaGood at http://www.ohyagood.com/autumn-quinoa-salad/
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