
Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
A hearty vegan salad with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4
Vegan Friendly
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Olive Oil: 1 tbsp (for sweet potatoes)
- Black Beans: 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- Corn Kernels: 1 cup, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- Red Onion: 1/2, finely diced
- Cilantro: 1/2 cup, chopped
↳ Dressing
- Lime Juice: 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
- Cumin Powder: 1 tsp
- Maple Syrup: 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes roast, prepare the dressing: whisk together lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin powder, and maple syrup (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne for a spicy kick. Avocado makes a great addition.