Description
A hearty and flavorful roasted sweet potato salad with creamy tahini dressing, fresh greens, and crunchy toppings. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- For the Tahini Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 3–4 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed for a pourable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, pomegranate seeds, and parsley.
- Drizzle and garnish: Pour tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or feta cheese (if not vegan).
- Make ahead: Roast sweet potatoes and prepare dressing in advance; assemble just before serving.
- If tahini dressing thickens, thin with a little warm water.
- Substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries for a sweet-tart alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg