Follow these simple steps to create your Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad Meal Prep:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Roast Sweet Potatoes: While the quinoa cooks, place the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Prepare Vegetables: While the sweet potatoes roast, chop the kale, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chopped kale, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
6. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Drizzle Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
8. Add Feta: If desired, crumble feta cheese over the salad and give it a light mix.
9. Taste and Adjust: Sample and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or spices based on your preference.
10. Portion for Meal Prep: Divide the salad into meal prep containers for easy storage in the refrigerator.

Now that you’ve mastered the creation of this healthy and tasty salad, let’s discuss how to serve it perfectly!