Description
Sweet Potato Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes with fresh greens, chickpeas, and a zesty dressing. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion, whether served warm or chilled. Packed with flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach or arugula)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced red onion, and rinsed chickpeas.
- Once sweet potatoes are roasted and slightly cooled, add them to the bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider including nuts like walnuts or pecans. To save time, prepare sweet potatoes in advance; just add dressing before serving. Experiment with different dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette for unique flavor profiles.