Roasted sweet potato salad with tahini
Roasted sweet potato salad with tahini
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, to thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Assembly
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 1 chickpeas, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss well to ensure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency (it should be pourable but not too thin).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, rinsed and drained chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the roasted sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the warm roasted sweet potatoes to the bowl with the mixed greens and other ingredients. Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Roasted sweet potato salad with tahini
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, to thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Assembly
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 1 chickpeas, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss well to ensure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency (it should be pourable but not too thin).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, rinsed and drained chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the roasted sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the warm roasted sweet potatoes to the bowl with the mixed greens and other ingredients. Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min