SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This sweet potato salad features the southwestern flavors of jalapeno, garlic, and lime and is a great side to any Mexican meal.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 red onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 limes, juiced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Put sweet potato and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the sweet potato mixture and toss to coat vegetables in oil; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven, turning occasionally, until browned on the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Let roasted vegetables cool to room temperature.
  • Puree jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice, and remaining olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Transfer cooled roasted vegetables to a large bowl; add black beans and green bell pepper. Pour pureed jalapeno pepper mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Garnish salad with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Nabeena Gurung
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Ruthann Edwards
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Brittany Tucker
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Benjamin kong
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really dry. I think I might have used too much dressing.


Aaftab Aalam
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


hellal khan
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. I added some grilled chicken to it and it was a perfect meal.


Eleno Valles
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add some chopped red onion or jalapeño to give it a little kick.


Christi Jones
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sweet potatoes and dressing really balance out the flavor.


Beat Nviri
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Free Yaro
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a keeper!


Kanthi Nagolla
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Zalzala Gaming
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I served this salad at a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sharif Mahmud
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The dressing for this salad is amazing. It is tangy and flavorful, and it really brings all of the ingredients together.


Rockyjanniazi Niazi
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it ready in under 30 minutes.


fidel aike
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and black beans. They are both so flavorful and nutritious.


Nasolo Eudia
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This sweet potato and black bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion.