Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad
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With its spicy honey-lime dressing, this healthy Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad is perfect for a vegetarian meal, or as a wonderful side to grilled chicken, shrimp or steak.
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Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 sweet potatoes caramelized
- 2 cups quinoa I use this recipe, cooked
- 14 ½- ounces black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- ½ cup cilantro (if you don't like cilantro, use parsley)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4-6 cups arugula
- ½ cup pomegranate arils or seeds
- ½ cup salted roasted sunflower seeds, pepitas or a combination
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well. Set aside.
- For the salad, combine quinoa, black beans, cilantro and ¼ cup of the dressing in a medium-large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and arugula. Toss gently and divide between four dinner size plates or large, shallow bowls. Garnish with pomegranates and seeds.
Notes
- See Café Tips above for further instructions and detailed tips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
420mg
(9%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
879IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 879IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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