Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet Potato Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that perfectly blends roasted sweet potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Ideal for any occasion—from family dinners to festive gatherings—this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With its customizable ingredients, it suits various tastes, making it a delightful addition to your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While sweet potatoes roast, chop red bell pepper and cucumber. Combine in a large bowl with spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and remaining olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Once sweet potatoes are roasted and cooled slightly, add to veggie bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg