Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, hearty, and healthy dish loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s perfect as a vegetarian main or a satisfying side dish, ideal for meal prep or potlucks.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1 small red onion
1 bell pepper (red or yellow)
1 handful fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.
3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
4. While roasting, rinse and drain black beans. Dice red onion and bell pepper. Chop cilantro and juice the limes.
5. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
8. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Notes
Roast the sweet potatoes until edges are lightly caramelized for maximum flavor.
If storing for later, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.
Add avocado or crumbled cheese for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg