Description
Brighten your dining experience with this Roasted Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad! This vibrant dish features tender roasted sweet potatoes and creamy avocados combined with fresh greens, topped off with a zesty lime dressing. Not only is it nutritious and satisfying, but it also offers versatility; serve it as a light main course or a colorful side dish. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or cozy dinners at home, this salad is guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 large avocado, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional cumin in a large bowl. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Let cool slightly.
- In a salad bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey (or maple syrup). 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: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg