Vegan Winter Kale and Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing » Salads for Lunch

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet potato (peeled and diced)
• 2 ½ teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ¾ cup no-salt-added canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 ½ cups baby kale (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons pepitas
• 1 scallion (sliced)
• ½ avocado (pit removed)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 clove garlic (peeled)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water