Heart-Healthy Sweet Potato Salad
Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Sweet Potato Salad, a vibrant medley of nutrient-packed ingredients perfect for any meal. Featuring tender, lightly cooked sweet potato cubes paired with crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach, this salad bursts with flavor and wholesome goodness. The zesty homemade dressing, crafted with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, adds a tangy-sweet balance that elevates every bite. Sprinkled with chopped parsley and green onions for a fresh, herbal finish, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple yet satisfying recipe is gluten-free and brimming with vitamins, making it the ultimate choice for a nutritious and flavorful side or light entrée. Perfectly customizable, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled—ideal for picnics, potlucks, or everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and let them cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Dice the green onions, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the celery. Add them to a large mixing bowl along with the cooled sweet potatoes and baby spinach.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a cool, refreshing option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1665 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
