Description
A nutritious and vibrant salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: 1 avocado, cubed; 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) for optimal caramelization.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Wash, peel if desired, and cut into ½-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Prep the black beans: Drain and rinse canned beans to remove excess sodium.
- Chop the vegetables: Dice bell peppers, slice onions thin, and prepare any other fresh ingredients.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and fresh vegetables. Pour over the dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or store for later. Garnish with avocado, pumpkin seeds, or cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, consider including nuts or seeds.
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg