Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Lime (Print)
Vibrant mix of caramelized sweet potatoes, fresh greens, avocado, and lime dressing for a bright, flavorful dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mesclun)
04 - 1 small avocado, diced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Additions
11 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
12 - 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the sweet potato cubes and red onion slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until sweet potatoes are golden and tender. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, salad greens, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables are still slightly warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm roasted sweet potatoes against crisp cool greens creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- That lime dressing cuts through the natural sweetness of the potatoes in a way that feels totally unexpected but works perfectly
02 -
- Let the roasted vegetables cool for at least 10 minutes before adding them to the greens or you will end up with wilted sad salad
- Do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve, the avocado will brown and the greens get soggy
03 -
- A pinch of chili flakes in the dressing adds this subtle warmth that makes the lime sing
- Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the greens before tossing if you want them to stay extra crisp