Brighten up your mealtime with this flavorful and satisfying Low Carb Salada de Batata Doce, a creative twist on the traditional sweet potato salad. Packed with roasted sweet potatoes, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, tangy green olives, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this dish is a vibrant blend of textures and tastes. Perfectly balanced with optional crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, itβs a nutrient-rich, gluten-free side dish or light main course thatβs low in carbs without compromising on flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or weeknight dinners, served warm or at room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Place the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, finely chop the red onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, chopped vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and green olives.
Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and more salt and pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients well.
Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4665 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 862 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*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.