Spicy Sweet Potato Pineapple Salad (Paleo, AIP, Whole30 & Vegan)

This spicy roasted sweet potato and pineapple side dish is so delicious! It’s Paleo, Whole30, AIP and makes for an interesting addition to your summer BBQ meal!

I created this recipe so that we would have a good transitional side dish to take us from season to season. This recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato and Pineapple Salad married my two favorite seasons: summer and fall! You can find the main ingredients year-round at any grocery store. I find this to be a budget-friendly Paleo side that goes a long way too!

WHAT YOU NEED FOR SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PINEAPPLE SALAD:

• Sweet potatoes

• Fresh pineapple

• Cilantro

• Fresh Ginger

• Lime Juice

• Chives

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. On one baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with lard and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Spread 3 cups pineapple out onto second baking sheet.

3. Bake sweet potato and pineapple for 40 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly while you make the dressing.

4. In a food processor, combine remaining 1 cup pineapple, ginger, remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ginger, lime, and fish sauce until smooth.

5. Transfer sweet potatoes and pineapple to a serving bowl and toss with spicy pineapple dressing, cilantro, and chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

LOOKING FOR OTHER EASY PALEO SIDE DISHES?

1. Toasted “Cous-Cous” with Pine Nuts & Raisins

2. Maple Mustard & Dill Glazed Carrots

3. Mediterranean Cauliflower Cous-Cous Salad

I made this recipe in conjunction with Autoimmune Wellness. This spicy roasted sweet potato side dish is compliant with the Autoimmune Protocol. If you love the recipe, you’ll definitely want to check out my print cookbook The Healing Kitchen! It features almost 200 allergy-friendly recipes specifically designed to support the health of those with autoimmune disease, inflammation or chronic illness.

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