This Vegan Power Salad Bowl has a stunning combo of roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, chickpeas, avocado & kale…all dressed with my Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette…
Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
1 cup dry quinoa, cook to package directions
1 pound sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I leave the skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
one 16 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed
1 bunch kale, rinsed, ribs removed & torn into easy to eat pieces
1 avocado, sliced & tossed with lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup slivered almonds (or any nuts you like)
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
juice from 1/2 lemon (1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Toss the pieces of sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic salt, pepper & smoked paprika. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for a total of 30 minutes, tossing them & rotating the baking sheet at 15 minutes.
Salad Assembly
2
Place 2 cups of kale in each bowl. Top with the quinoa, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, avocado, almonds, green onion & vinaigrette. This will make between 2-4 power salad bowls. Evenly distribute the ingredients to suit your needs.
Notes
3
I prefer this salad with both the quinoa & sweet potatoes still warm. If you like a cold/hot salad store the ingredients in separate containers if not enjoying immediately.
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
4
Combine all ingredients in a jar. Shake well to combine. This will last one week, stored in the fridge.
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa, cook to package directions
1 pound sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I leave the skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
one 16 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed
1 bunch kale, rinsed, ribs removed & torn into easy to eat pieces
1 avocado, sliced & tossed with lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup slivered almonds (or any nuts you like)
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
juice from 1/2 lemon (1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Toss the pieces of sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic salt, pepper & smoked paprika. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for a total of 30 minutes, tossing them & rotating the baking sheet at 15 minutes.
Salad Assembly
2
Place 2 cups of kale in each bowl. Top with the quinoa, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, avocado, almonds, green onion & vinaigrette. This will make between 2-4 power salad bowls. Evenly distribute the ingredients to suit your needs.
Notes
3
I prefer this salad with both the quinoa & sweet potatoes still warm. If you like a cold/hot salad store the ingredients in separate containers if not enjoying immediately.
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
4
Combine all ingredients in a jar. Shake well to combine. This will last one week, stored in the fridge.