Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Salad with Quinoa
My Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Salad with Quinoa is a vibrant and beautiful dish. It hits all textures of creamy and crunchy plus just a little bit of sweet.
The juicy pomegranate arils are combined with protein packed quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes and shaved brussel sprouts.
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Equipment
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 cup sweet potato roasted
- avocado oil spray
- 2 cups shaved brussel sprouts
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
- 2 ½ oz goat cheese
Lemon Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ lemon juice of 1/2 of a lemon
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and sweet potatoes: Start with preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray with olive oil spray or avocado oil spray over the top and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes ( rotating tray half way through) or until golden. Cook the quinoa according to the package and set aside and let cool when done.
- Prep the brussel sprouts: Wash and clean the brussels sprouts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, black pepper and dijon mustard. Then slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Assemble the salad: Grab a large bowl, add the quinoa, sweet potatoes, goat cheese, walnuts, and brussel sprouts. Drizzle with about 2-3 tablespoons( or more if you like) of the vinaigrette and combine gently. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
Storing:
Store salad separately from the dressing and pomegranates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Helpful tips:
Add in fresh greens like spinach or chopped kale for more nutrients.
This salad can come together in minutes if you prep the sweet potato and quinoa ahead of time.
You can switch out the walnuts to pecans, pistachios, almonds or pine nuts. If you’re trying to stay organized with meal planning this month, I’ve been using Meals Hero (affiliate link) to save and plan recipes in one place. You can create meal plans using your favorite recipes (even your own handwritten ones, from blogs or social media) and you can order the groceries straight to your door. Click the link above to find out more and give it a try!
Store salad separately from the dressing and pomegranates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Helpful tips:
Add in fresh greens like spinach or chopped kale for more nutrients.
This salad can come together in minutes if you prep the sweet potato and quinoa ahead of time.
You can switch out the walnuts to pecans, pistachios, almonds or pine nuts. If you’re trying to stay organized with meal planning this month, I’ve been using Meals Hero (affiliate link) to save and plan recipes in one place. You can create meal plans using your favorite recipes (even your own handwritten ones, from blogs or social media) and you can order the groceries straight to your door. Click the link above to find out more and give it a try!
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 13980IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 4mg
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