Heart-Healthy Salada de Batata Doce

Brighten up your plate and boost your health with this Heart-Healthy Salada de Batata Doce, a vibrant sweet potato salad that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Roasted sweet potatoes deliver a caramelized, tender base, while a zesty citrus dressing made with fresh lemon and orange juice adds a refreshing tang to every bite. Packed with superfoods like creamy avocado, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and toasted almonds, this dish offers a delightful mix of textures and colors. A hint of ground cumin and fresh cilantro adds a subtle aromatic touch, elevating this salad to gourmet status. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or meal-prep favorite, this recipe is quick to make in just 40 minutes and effortlessly delivers on taste and heart-healthy benefits.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 small cucumber
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crisp on the edges.

Step 5

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and ground cumin in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Dice the avocado.

Step 7

In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach.

Step 8

Drizzle the prepared citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 9

Carefully fold in the diced avocado and toasted almonds.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your heart-healthy Salada de Batata Doce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1068.4

Total Fat 65.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1437.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 19.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.6mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1698.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 41.4%