Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)
A colorful mix of roasted sweet potatoes, greens, avocado, and lime dressing for a bright, flavorful dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
06 - 1 avocado, diced
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
→ Seeds & Nuts
09 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped toasted pecans
→ Lime Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender. Cool slightly.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds or pecans if using.
06 - Drizzle with lime dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The caramelized edges on sweet potatoes become candy-like when roasted at high heat
- That lime dressing hits every taste bud in the best possible way
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- Cutting your sweet potatoes the same size ensures they all finish roasting at the same time
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in the fridge
03 -
- Dont crowd your baking sheet or the sweet potatoes will steam instead of roast
- Let the roasted potatoes cool for just 5 minutes so theyre warm not hot when you assemble