Sweet Potato Salad That Transforms Your Sides Forever

Discover a delicious and versatile Sweet Potato Salad that combines roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy walnuts, and dried cherries for a flavor explosion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Best Recipe Ideas

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
1 cup Walnuts chopped
1 cup Dried Cherries
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Lime Zest or lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

Oven
Baking Pan
Mixing bowl
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes and toss with olive oil, then roast for 30-45 minutes.
Allow the roasted sweet potatoes to cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, walnuts, dried cherries, and parsley.
In another bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
Serve warm or chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize the salad by experimenting with different nuts or dried fruits as per your preference.

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