Low Fat Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Bright, colorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. Featuring tender, caramelized sweet potatoes roasted with a hint of cumin, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-rich quinoa, this salad is as satisfying as it is healthy. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vibrant salad makes an ideal light lunch, side dish, or meal prep option. It's gluten-free, low in fat, and brimming with fiber and essential nutrients, making it a must-try for health-conscious eaters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (diced) Sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked quinoa, and roasted sweet potatoes once they are cooled slightly.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy, low-fat roasted sweet potato salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1707 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 938 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.
