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Sweet Potato Salad

Delicious Sweet Potato Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing

This Sweet Potato Salad features roasted sweet potatoes and a zesty lime dressing, making it a delightful and nutritious choice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic or jarred garlic
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or olive
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 medium avocado optional, add before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Chop sweet potatoes into uniform cubes and dice onion. Toss with oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Spread sweet potato mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes, until tender and golden.
  4. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes and onions to a large bowl. Add black beans, red bell pepper, and any optional ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Drizzle lime juice over salad and gently stir to coat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.

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