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Sweet Potato Salad

Sweet Potato Salad with Crunchy Walnuts & Tart Cherries

This Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy walnuts, and tart cherries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toasted
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries Chewy tartness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, spread on the baking pan, and roast for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Once cooled, combine sweet potatoes with walnuts, dried cherries, and parsley in a mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth, then pour over the salad.
  5. Toss everything together and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 17000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow sweet potatoes to cool completely before mixing. This salad is make-ahead friendly and perfect for gatherings.

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