Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances earthy flavors with zesty accents. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this salad combines roasted sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and fluffy quinoa, all tossed in a refreshing lime vinaigrette. The colorful ingredients not only create a feast for the eyes but also ensure a wholesome meal that’s high in fiber and protein. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, side dish, or even stuffed into lettuce wraps for a light lunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep too—keeping well in the fridge for up to four days!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 15 oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz. can whole kernel corn (rinsed and drained)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (for dressing)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into ½" thick disks; cut into smaller pieces.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin; roast for 20-23 minutes until tender.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red onion, and cooled sweet potatoes.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salad; toss gently.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with additional veggies like bell peppers or spinach. For added creaminess, top with avocado slices before serving. Adjust spices to your taste by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper for heat.