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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Vibrant Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Tahini Delight

This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad harmonizes vibrant flavors and colors, delivering a nutrient-packed meal that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Canned or cooked
  • ½ cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • ½ medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 2 cups Arugula or Baby Spinach
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley For garnish
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Salad Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Rinse quinoa, boil with 1 cup water, then simmer for 12-15 minutes. Let sit covered.
  5. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and warm water to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, and greens in a salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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