Name: Potluck-Worthy Big Cuban Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 green onions (minced); 1 large sweet potato (10-12 ounces, peeled and cut 1/2 cubes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup cooked black beans (1 can, rinsed & drained); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 large onion (chopped fine); 1/2 large red sweet pepper; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large avocado; 2-3 tablespoons vegan sour cream (or regular if you don't care about it being vegan or dairy-free. ); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; Juice of one lime; 1/3 cup cashews; 1 cup very hot water; 2 clove garlic; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Pinch kosher salt