Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring sweet potatoes and green asparagus, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In the last 10 minutes of roasting, add the asparagus to the baking sheet.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and the remaining olive oil, then toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or nuts.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Salad, Green Asparagus, Healthy Salad, Vegan Recipe