Did you think colorful lunch bowls were just for summer? Think again! This sweet potato and apple quinoa salad is full of spinach and walnuts with a bright dressing. Call it a Buddha bowl, hippie bowl, goddess bowl – whatever you call it, make sure you give this a try!
First of all, I love roasted sweet potatoes so that's the first awesome part about this lunch. Second, I love the beautiful flavor combo of apple and walnut – it just works! Plus I love adding quinoa to salads to amp them up a bit but don't forget about that spinach.
I struggled on what to call this. My initial thought was "autumn bowl" but I would totally enjoy this in spring or summer too! So I kept it simple and went with what's packed in it.
What's your favorite lunch bowl?
Sweet Potato and Apple Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes chopped
- 2 apples sliced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups broth
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Handful spinach
- Handful chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast chopped sweet potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook quinoa in a rice cooker using 2 cups broth, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and quinoa is cooked, slice apples and whisk together dressing.
- To assemble start by placing spinach on the bottom, then top with quinoa. Place sweet potatoes and apples on top. Drizzle with dressing and top with chopped walnuts.
Kristi
What a great way to use sweet potatoes! Can't wait to try it
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally 🙂 Enjoy!!
Bailey
Such a perfect combination of fresh, fall flavors.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 I love the flavor combo!
splendidbloggers
This looks amazing! I've been trying to find new ways to incorporate more veggies and nuts into our meals. Thanks for sharing! Definitely giving this one a try!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome 🙂 Enjoy!!
Jen Enoch
This is new for me, I’ve never seen a dish like this. The sweet potatoes with that tangy dressing sounds amazing. So easy, perfect timing for the busy back to school season.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, exactly!! 🙂 I hope you love this
collegeceliackc
Such a perfect meal for fall!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂
pizzapullups
This looks so good! Can't wait to give it a try.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Enjoy!!
Nostalgia Diaries
The combo of apples and sweet potatoes sounds so good! Definitely need to try this.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 I hope you do!
Donna
I love sweet potato and quinoa. I never thought to put the two together. Thank you for this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You are welcome 🙂 I hope you love it!!
Happy Healing
Such a unique combo but it looks heavenly! Such a great fall salad! Definitely going to make this soon 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Enjoy!
Sarah Kranz
This looks delicious! I love anything with sweet potatoes and the addition of apples is great!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂
Emma @ theweekendabroad.com
Delicious! I love both sweet potatoes and quinoa. Can't wait to give this a try.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Me too 🙂 I hope you love it!!
Bailey
Oh my goodness. This sounds like a perfect fall combination.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 I totally agree!
featherflint
This sounds delicious! I first discovered the sweet potato, apple, and quinoa bowl at Sweetgreen, but I've never tried making at home - thanks for the inspiration!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Oh, is that a restaurant? You're welcome, let me know how it turns out 🙂
Marcia Driscoll DeAngelis
I am bowl obsessed. This looks so good. Totally trying it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay! 🙂 So happy to hear that! Enjoy
Jeff Honeywood
I love the combination of apple, sweet potato and walnuts. Quinoa is a super healthy, but needs some help in the flavor department. This salad seems like it would be tasty, filling and very satisfying.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Same 🙂 Yes, I agree! I cook my quinoa in broth to add some flavor. I hope you try it out soon and let me know what you think!
Amy
My baby would love this! I think he's bored with my plain sweet potato game.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 I hope he enjoys!
Cupcakes & Caviar
This sounds so good and filling! I love the addition of apples.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally is 🙂 Thank you!
Sarah Althouse
I've never been a big fan of salad dressing but everything else looks amazing!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Great 🙂 Thanks!
Ashley | Honey & Pine
I absolutely love sweet potatoes. My parents grow them on their farm so every year they drop off pounds and pounds of them. I'm planning a sweet potato casserole for this weekend but I'll give your bowl a try next week.
Jenna | The Urben Life
That is a dream!! Yummm, I need to make a sweet potato casserole 🙂
megansmidt1
Fall in a bowl! Can't wait to make this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes 🙂 Enjoy it!!
Tea and Tales1
This one looks really good! I love combining apples and sweet potatoes! Thanks for sharing this one!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Yes, such a great combo 🙂