This Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad recipe includes a quick Ginger-Lime Dressing. An excellent dish to bring to a BBQ or make on Sundays for sides or lunches during the week.
This Labor Day Weekend I needed a quick BBQ side I could bring to a friend’s house with just a few hours to spare. I’ve always loved the combination of warm and cold in salad and according to Traditional Chinese Medicine practices, most of us should be consuming our salads room temperature or warm anyways!
This salad combines hearty, filling and fiber-rich ingredients for a flavorful side dish:
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Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes, roasted until lightly crisped
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Black Beans, canned, rinsed and drained
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Cilantro
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Red Onion
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Roasted Pistachios – you can use pepitas too
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Olive Oil
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Lime Juice
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Fresh Ginger
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and just a touch of Maple Syrup
You will love the combination of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors you get when you toss everything in this quick homemade Ginger Lime Dressing!
I recommend serving it a few different ways:
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As a taco filling with shredded chicken and cheese (or keep it dairy-free)
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In a bowl with cooked rice, your protein of choice and some guacamole
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Alone for a still hearty vegetarian and vegan meal
You can roast your sweet potatoes in the oven, convection oven or even your Air Fryer like me. I just ordered the Cuisinart Convection Toaster Air Fryer Oven – it does ALL those things.
I upgraded from my GoWise Air Fryer because we have been air frying two to three times a day for the last four months. Air Frying speeds up cooking time by using circulating hot air and decreases cook times by up to 25%.
What I love most about this Air Fryer is the modern look and how it’s all stainless steel. I wasn’t ready to purchase this $200 Air Fryer until I knew I liked this cooking method. Now that I know I LOVE it – it made sense to upgrade to a better quality appliance.
Enjoy this recipe, and if you’d like to try another veggie-heavy salad, check out my Spicy Sweet Potato and Pineapple Salad!
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
• 8-9 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (1/2 inch in size)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup diced red onion
• Scant 1 cup cilantro chopped, loosely packed
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios
Ginger Lime Dressing
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• cracked pepper
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, maple, cumin and sea salt until evenly coated.
- Roast or Air Fry at 400 degrees for about 18-20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crisp and lightly browned. Let cool 10 minutes before adding to salad below.
- In your serving bowl, combine the beans, red onion, cilantro and pistachios. Stir in the cooled sweet potatoes.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together the Ginger Lime Dressing then pour over the salad and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.
- Serve room temperature and store leftovers in a sealed glass container in the fridge.
11 Responses
Dear Alaena!
I tried this recipe and it is amazing. First I was sceptical about the amount of ginger in the dressing, but I gave it a try and it turned out wonderful. Now I could eat it all day and night 🙂
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It’s a fave over here too – and yes I’m a big ginger lover so if it’s in a recipe, I really want to taste it! xo
Made this tonight for a meatless meal. Wonderful! I did cut the recipe in half since it was only me. Really good. I have leftovers which I’m very excited about. Do you know how long it will keep in the refrigerator?
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It will keep best for about 3 days!
Loved this! So flavorful! I cut the onion in half cuz raw onion is harsh!
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I absolutely have to make this roasted sweet potato and black bean salad because he loves sweet potatoes. I love beans more so we both win. Thanks so much for the recipe! I love that you use red onion, it’s my favorite! Those who find raw onions too strong could use chives or green onions instead.
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Does anyone know if the pistachios get soggy after storing overnight? I want to make ahead for a party.
It was a very healthy, flavorful and filling salad. Made this yesterday with chicken steak for a side in dinner.
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That sounds delicious! Thanks for the meal idea 🙂
Oh, yum! This recipe sounds so good! I really like sweet potatoes and beans too. I’ll add some hard-boiled eggs and serve it with grilled chicken, shrimp kabobs, or grilled salmon. Now I know what I’m making for dinner this weekend. So excited! 😁
This roasted sweet potato and black bean salad is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures. The tender sweet potatoes complement the hearty black beans, creating a nutritious and delicious salad. Highly recommended