Description
Brighten your table with this Roasted Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad, a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh greens, all drizzled with a zesty lime dressing, this salad is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or as a nutritious meal. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it supports a healthy lifestyle while offering versatility as either a side dish or a light main course. Whether you’re enjoying it on its own or pairing it with proteins like grilled chicken or fish, this salad will undoubtedly impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 large avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional cumin. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned; let cool slightly.
- In a salad bowl, combine mixed greens with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg