southwestern_pasta_or_quinoa_salad
Southwestern Pasta (or Quinoa) Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pasta
- sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
- salt
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion or shallot
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup minced parsley or cilantro (can be on the side)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional - we usually leave out or on the side)
[note: We used to make this with 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (or 1 cup raw, if you need to cook it)]
Directions:
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 min), and drain.
Mix potatoes, pasta/quinoa, bell pepper, avocado, cayenne (if using), and onion/shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk oil and lime juice together; add to the salad to taste and toss. Garnish with parsley/cilantro. Enjoy!
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