Description
A delicious and nutritious Maple Sweet Potato Salad with a tangy tamarind dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the tamarind dressing by whisking together tamarind paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, celery, cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
- Pour the tamarind dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. For best flavor, let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked quinoa or chickpeas to the salad.
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or sunflower seeds for a different crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg