Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Print View)
Caramelized sweet potatoes, fresh greens, avocado, and tangy lime dressing combine in a vibrant salad.
# 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 (optional)
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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The warm roasted potatoes against cool crisp greens creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
- That lime dressing cuts through the sweetness perfectly so nothing feels cloying or heavy
02 -
- The salad wilts quickly once dressed, so only add as much dressing as you will eat immediately and store the rest separately
- Roasting the sweet potatoes ahead of time and refrigerating them works perfectly, just bring them to room temperature before assembling
03 -
- Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they all finish roasting at the same time
- Make double the dressing and keep it in the fridge for quick salads all week