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Southwest Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

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Description

This southwest sweet potato salad recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to incorporate sweet potatoes into your diet, and it's packed with protein and fiber. This salad is perfect as a side dish or as a main course. The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans gives this salad a unique flavor that you will love!

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes. It's a quick and easy recipe that you can make in no time!

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is approximately 25 minutes. The sweet potatoes need to be roasted until they are tender, and the black beans need to be heated through.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need the following equipment:
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Place the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. 3. Roast the sweet potatoes for 25 minutes or until they are tender and lightly browned. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. 5. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl. 6. Toss the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing. 7. Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's a great recipe to bring to a potluck or to pack for lunch.

Nutrition Info

This southwest sweet potato salad recipe serves 4 people. Each serving contains the following nutritional information:
  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 354mg
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Recipe Tips

  • For added protein, you can add cooked chicken or shrimp to the salad.
  • If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
  • This recipe can also be made with butternut squash instead of sweet potatoes.
  • If you like spice, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the salad.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy southwest sweet potato salad recipe!


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