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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad


  • Author: Olivia McKenney
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad is a colorful, nutrient-rich, and flavor-packed dish perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a wholesome weeknight meal. Roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and crunchy fresh veggies come together with a zesty lime dressing in this easy vegan salad.


Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt (divided)

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)

½ red bell pepper, diced

¼ red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)

2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Additional cumin or chili powder to taste (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.

3. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.

4. While the potatoes roast, prepare the salad ingredients: rinse the black beans and corn, and chop the red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, remaining salt, and a pinch of cumin or chili powder.

6. In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and bell pepper.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat.

8. Top with chopped cilantro and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze more lime juice just before serving.

This salad gets even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.

Add avocado or feta cheese to make it more indulgent or protein-rich.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Sweet potato salad, vegan salad, meal prep, black bean recipe