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Sweet Potato Salad
5 from 6 votes

Sweet Potato Salad

A hint of lime and cilantro frame this Sweet Potato Salad, which is packed with black beans, corn, and vegetables. This delicious and nutritious side will end up in your regular dinner rotation!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potato peeled and cubed, medium
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil or cooking spray (divided, generic cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked beans
  • 1 cup corn canned or cooked (optional)
  • ¾ cup cilantro chopped (optional, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss the sweet potatoes and onions with 1½ tablespoons of oil (or spray well with cooking spray), minced garlic, salt, and optional pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes and onions in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes and onions with lime juice, diced red bell pepper, black beans, and optional corn and cilantro. Toss everything together until well mixed. The salad can be served either hot or cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Sodium 552mg (23%) Potassium 873mg (19%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 22204IU (444%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 552mg 23%
Potassium 873mg 19%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 22204IU 444%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.