Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Chickpea Salad—a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that make it a perfect choice for lunch or as a hearty side dish. Packed with protein and fiber, this salad features roasted sweet potatoes that add natural sweetness, complemented by savory black beans and chickpeas. It’s not just visually appealing but also versatile; enjoy it chilled or at room temperature! The zesty dressing ties everything together, making each bite a burst of flavor. This salad is meal prep-friendly and can be customized with your favorite toppings for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled sweet potatoes with black beans, chickpeas, diced bell pepper, and chopped onion. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Fold in cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg