Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad recipe is a wholesome and flavorful dish packed with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a vegan main or hearty side, it’s gluten-free and ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or light dinners.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, diced
1 large avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes.
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. While roasting, prep the black beans, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeño.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
6. Once sweet potatoes are slightly cooled, mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
7. Drizzle the lime dressing and gently toss everything together.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes great warm or cold.
Add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
You can include extras like corn, quinoa, or even feta for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg