African Spiced Vegetable Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this African Spiced Vegetable Salad is a delightful fusion of roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, paired with crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion. A zesty lemon dressing, with a hint of heat from optional chili flakes, ties it all together for a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this colorful salad makes a show-stopping side dish or a light, satisfying main meal. Packed with nutrients and bold African-inspired spices, this salad is a must-try for lovers of healthy, flavor-packed recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in an even layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the fresh vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber into small pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, allow them to cool slightly and then add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and an optional pinch of red chili flakes for a touch of heat.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your African Spiced Vegetable Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2966 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2087 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
