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Easy roasted sweet potato salad on a white square serving dish.
Stephanie

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Jalapeño Lime Dressing

This healthy salad with roasted sweet potatoes and a jalapeño lime dressing is packed with flavor. It's easy to prepare and can be served warm or cold. It's delicious either way!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, southwest
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium red onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 2 medium jalapeños seeded, membrane removed and roughly chopped (wear gloves when working with jalapeños)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • juice of 2 limes

Equipment

  • Blender is required to liquify the dressing.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400º. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes and onion with olive oil in a large bowl. Spread out sweet potatoes and onions on the baking sheet. Roast 30-35 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl toss warm sweet potatoes and onions with rinsed black beans, red bell pepper and cilantro. Add the jalapeño dressing, salt and pepper. Toss well.
Dressing
  1. Place jalapeños, garlic and lime juice in blender and process until liquified.

Notes

Keep cubed sweet potatoes uniform in size so they will cook evenly.
When working with jalapeños, always wear gloves.
This flavorful salad can be served warm or cold.
It can be served as a meal by itself and is delicious also served over a bed of lettuce.
It's the perfect side for any grilled meats.