Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lime Dressing (Printable)

Caramelized sweet potatoes tossed with crisp greens and zesty lime dressing. Vibrant, nutritious, and ready in 45 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
04 - 1 avocado, diced
05 - 1.75 oz feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1.75 oz toasted pumpkin seeds

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
09 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Roasting

13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - While potatoes roast, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, spinach or mixed greens, avocado, and half the pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
06 - Top with crumbled feta cheese if using and remaining pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes develop these incredible caramelized edges that make you wonder why you ever bothered with plain salads before.
  • Its an impressive dish that somehow manages to feel both nourishing and indulgent at the same time, perfect for when youre craving something colorful.
02 -
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for at least 5 minutes before combining with greens, or theyll immediately wilt your beautiful fresh spinach.
  • Massaging the red onion slices in a splash of the lime juice for a minute takes away the harsh bite while maintaining their delightful crunch.
03 -
  • Roast an extra sweet potato while the oven is already hot, then use it for breakfast the next day with a fried egg on top and leftover lime dressing.
  • If your feta is particularly salty, reduce the added salt in both the roasting seasonings and dressing by about half to maintain flavor balance.

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