Description
This Sweet Potato Black Bean and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with bold flavors, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect for healthy meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, chickpeas, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Before serving, top with avocado slices and pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Let the sweet potatoes cool before mixing to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
- This salad tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!
- Add grilled chicken or quinoa for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg