Sweet Potato Salad (Recipe)

June 21, 2022

Share0
Tweet0
Share0

Sweet Potato Salad (Recipe)


Ingredients

✅ 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes/yams (such as red garnet), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

✅ 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used Kasandrinos Olive Oil)

✅ 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

✅ 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice + 1/2 tsp orange zest

✅ 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)

✅ 1/2 tsp ground cumin
✅ 1/2 tsp ground coriander

✅ 1/2 tsp paprika

✅ 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

✅ 1/4 tsp ground ginger

✅ 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

✅ 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

✅ 1/4 cup dried cranberries

✅ 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

✅ 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro

✅ 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint (or more cilantro)


Instructions


1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray, then place sweet potatoes on baking sheet.


2️⃣ Drizzle sweet potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper and toss to coat, spread into an even layer.


3️⃣ Roast in preheated oven until just tender, tossing once halfway through, about 20 minutes total.


4️⃣ Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, orange zest, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.


5️⃣ Remove potatoes from oven, immediately pour into a bowl then pour dressing over potatoes and gently toss with a rubber spatula to coat.


6️⃣ Remove potatoes from oven, immediately pour into a bowl then pour dressing over potatoes and gently toss with a rubber spatula to coat.


7️⃣ Toss in parsley, cilantro and mint and serve. Note that this will store well in refrigerator for a day and rewarm the following day.


Enjoy!!!


Servings : 6
Ready in :  20 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean

Calories: 339kcal

How to get started?


If you like the Mediterranean diet and want more recipes like this?


We do recommend getting The 21 Day Mediterranean Diet Challenge. It's a weekly Mediterranean Meal Plan, grocery lists and recipes to help you get started.


Let us take all the hard work out of the Mediterranean diet for you! Hundreds of women are experiencing the same struggle you’re going through right now.


  • 21-days of meal planning, done for you
  • Complete shopping lists, already organized
  • No Stress, Feel happier and energetic


Go ahead and click here for The 21 Day Challenge ⬇️


Want easy Mediterranean recipes and meals that's planned for you?

 Click here for the recipes >>

© {2022} The Mediterranean Eats. All rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer