Soy-Free Salada de Batata Doce

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Soy-Free Salada de Batata Doce puts a nutritious twist on the classic Brazilian sweet potato salad. Featuring tender cubes of sweet potatoes, crisp bell peppers, and a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley elevate the dish with their aromatic freshness, while a touch of ground cumin adds a warm and earthy undertone. Ready in just under an hour, this soy-free, gluten-free salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a wholesome side dish at dinner. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, flavor-packed dish that will impress every guest.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, dice the red and green bell peppers and finely chop the red onion. Chop the cilantro and parsley finely.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and parsley.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1144.2

Total Fat 57.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1495.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.3mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 888.4mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 51.7%