We’ve sought high and low throughout the city to find cherished holiday recipes from a few locals who are making a big influence in their community. What we’ve come up with is a comprehensive list of recipes for you to try this holiday season whether it be vegetarian or carnivore friendly:
Liz Fremer Solomon – Local Matters Volunteer and Operations Manager
Chopped Salad with Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes, and Apples
Recipe sourced from Sprouted Kitchen blog
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 large), cut into 1/2” cubes
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2 large apples, diced (Granny Smith, Fuji, Honeycrisp, etc.)
- 8 cups packed baby greens (preferably Arugula, Kale, Red Romaine, a mix looks pretty)
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 400′.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil in a pot then add the quinoa to toast over moderate heat for two minutes.
- Add 1- 1/3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa and set aside to cool.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and hearty pinches of salt and pepper. Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 25 minutes or until golden. Let potatoes cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, mustard, olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cooled quinoa, potatoes, apple, greens, parsley and onion and toss everything to coat.
- Serve immediately.
NOTE: The author of Sprouted Kitchen also mentions that all of the dish’s components can be made in advance, just be sure to wait to toss everything together until right before your plan to serve.
From November 3 to November 9, Columbus Underground is Cooking at Home with new recipes, food trends and stories that will inspire you to try new dishes in your kitchen. Cooking at Home is presented by our friends at Weiland’s Market, a family-owned, independent business in Clintonville since 1961. Weiland’s offers a wide range of foods and beverages, fresh meats & seafood, a full-service deli, artisan cheese, wine, beer & spirits, specialty groceries, homemade EZ Foods and deli salads, and catering. For more information, visit www.weilandsmarket.com.
