Sunny Sweet Potato Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Sunny Sweet Potato Salad, a delightful medley of roasted sweet potatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and zesty red onions tossed in a tangy lime-honey dressing. Infused with warm spices like cumin and chili powder, this wholesome dish is elevated with fresh cilantro, parsley, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds. Perfect as a side dish or a stand-alone meal, it’s easy to prepare in under 40 minutes and can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Packed with flavor, texture, and a pop of color, this sweet potato salad is a fresh, healthy option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are tender and lightly caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Step 5

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion, fresh cilantro, and fresh parsley. Set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds on top for added crunch and garnish.

Step 10

Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(951.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179.8

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 321.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.2mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1166.0mg	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: 40.3%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 51.4%