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Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Salad

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This nutritious salad combines roasted sweet potatoes with quinoa, black beans, and corn in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches or as a side dish.
Ranah
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:24:15 GMT
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Let me share my favorite meal prep recipe that's become a total game-changer in our house! This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad came about when I was looking for something healthy but still absolutely delicious. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes quinoa and black beans with that zingy lime dressing is just perfect! Plus it keeps beautifully all week.

Why You'll Love This

What makes this salad so special is how everything plays together perfectly! Those sweet roasted potatoes next to earthy black beans and nutty quinoa create the most amazing flavor combination. And that lime dressing? It just brings everything to life!

Let's Gather Our Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes cut them nice and even.
  • Quinoa cook it until it's perfectly fluffy.
  • Black beans drained and rinsed well.
  • Fresh or canned corn both work great!
  • Red onion adds such nice zip.
  • Good olive oil for roasting and dressing.
  • Fresh lime juice no bottled stuff!
  • Our favorite spices for that perfect kick.

Let's Make It Together

Sweet Potato Magic
Get them roasting with those perfect seasonings!
Quinoa Time
Fluff it up it should be light and perfect.
Build Our Bowl
Mix everything together while still slightly warm.
Dress It Up
That lime dressing ties everything together beautifully!
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Perfect Sweet Potatoes

Here's my secret for the best roasted sweet potatoes: cut them all the same size about half an inch dice them up toss with olive oil and those amazing spices and roast at 400°F. Don't forget to flip them halfway through!

That Amazing Dressing

The dressing really makes this salad shine! I love mixing up olive oil fresh lime juice and all those wonderful spices. Sometimes I add a little extra Tajin for kick. Just taste and adjust until it's perfect for you!

My Best Tips

I love serving this slightly warm but it's also amazing chilled. Try roasting fresh corn along with the sweet potatoes for extra flavor. And if you're meal prepping keep that dressing separate until you're ready to eat!

Ways To Enjoy

This salad is so versatile! We love it as a main dish for meatless Monday or alongside grilled chicken. Sometimes I stuff it in lettuce cups for a fun twist or toss it with some fresh greens. It's perfect for lunch boxes too!

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this ahead?
Yes, this salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
→ What is Tajin seasoning?
Tajin is a Mexican seasoning blend made from ground chile peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. It's optional but adds great flavor.
→ Can I serve this warm or cold?
This salad can be served either way. It's delicious warm right after making or chilled from the refrigerator.
→ Is this salad gluten-free?
Yes, this salad is naturally gluten-free, as quinoa is not a grain but a seed.
→ Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, this salad is versatile. Try adding bell peppers, avocado, or cherry tomatoes for extra variety.

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad

A hearty and healthy salad combining cumin-roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and black beans with a lime vinaigrette. Great for meal prep.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 5 Servings (5 servings)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes.
02 2 tablespoons olive oil.
03 1/2 teaspoon salt.
04 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
05 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
06 2 cups cooked quinoa.
07 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained.
08 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained.
09 1 small red onion, chopped.
10 4 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing).
11 3 tablespoons lime juice.
12 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
13 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
14 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
15 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or chili powder.
16 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
17 1/2 teaspoon Tajin seasoning (optional).

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 400°F. Cut peeled sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 02

Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Roast 20-23 minutes.

Step 03

Mix cooled potatoes with quinoa, beans, corn and onion.

Step 04

Whisk together oil, lime juice, seasonings and garlic.

Step 05

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.

Notes

  1. Keeps 4 days refrigerated.
  2. Can be served warm or cold.
  3. Tajin adds extra flavor.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large baking sheet.
  • Large bowl.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 517
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 73 g
  • Protein: 13 g