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Sweet Potato Salad

Easy Sweet Potato Salad that Will Brighten Your Day

This Sweet Potato Salad combines tender, caramelized sweet potatoes with fresh veggies for a nutritious and gluten-free dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Or substitute with your favorite herbs
  • 1 cup Nuts Such as walnuts or pecans
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, coat with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning halfway.
  3. While potatoes roast, dice red onion and chop celery and parsley. Place veggies in a mixing bowl.
  4. Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dressing.
  6. Combine roasted sweet potatoes, diced veggies, and toasted nuts in the bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving. This salad can be enjoyed warm or cold, and is highly customizable.

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