Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad
A refreshing and nutritious meal that's both satisfying and simple to prepare. This Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad combines warm, roasted sweet potatoes with creamy avocado to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes cubed
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, whisk together the remaining olive oil, honey, and lime juice to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and sliced red onion.
- Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, add them to the bowl.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado and pepitas.
- Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss lightly to combine.