Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)

Caramelized sweet potatoes paired with lime, fresh herbs, and crunchy seeds for a vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings & Garnish

11 - 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
13 - 1 avocado, diced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), remaining olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
05 - Add roasted sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, spinach (or arugula), and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Fold in avocado, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro just before serving.
07 - Serve immediately, or chill for 15–20 minutes for a colder salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm caramelized sweet potatoes against cool crisp vegetables creates this incredible temperature contrast that wakes up your whole palate
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors have had 20 minutes to mingle together
  • You can prep everything ahead and just toss it at the last minute for effortless entertaining
02 -
  • Letting the roasted sweet potatoes cool just slightly helps them absorb the dressing without wilting the delicate greens
  • The salad needs at least 15 minutes of sitting time for the flavors to really meld together properly
  • Dont skip the pumpkin seeds, they provide the essential crunch that makes every bite interesting
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they all finish roasting at the same time
  • Taste and adjust the lime and honey balance after dressing tosses with the vegetables
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if they seem a bit stale

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