Southwest Quinoa Salad

• 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

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.

quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, red pepper, shallot, fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, pepper, pumpkin seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwest-quinoa-salad-438513 (may not work)