Heart-Healthy Salada de Batata Doce
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Salada de Batata Doce! This delightful Brazilian-inspired salad features roasted sweet potatoes as the star ingredient, adding a naturally sweet and caramelized flavor. A zesty citrus dressing made with fresh lemon and orange juice complements the earthy sweetness, while baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado bring freshness and texture to the dish. Finished with a topping of toasted almonds and fresh cilantro, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, it’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants to support your heart health. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious and flavorful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crisp on the edges.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and ground cumin in a small bowl. Set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Dice the avocado.
In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach.
Drizzle the prepared citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Carefully fold in the diced avocado and toasted almonds.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your heart-healthy Salada de Batata Doce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1437 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1698 mg | 36% | |
*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.
