Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, topped with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
- ½ medium red onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 oz (85 g) mixed greens
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Dried cranberries for garnish (optional)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large baking sheet, arrange the cubed sweet potatoes on one half and chickpeas on the other. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pour half the dressing over the sweet potatoes and chickpeas, ensuring they are well-coated but remain separate.
- Move the chickpeas closer to the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and add the sliced onion. Spread everything evenly and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Let the roasted components cool for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and onions. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and cilantro. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with dried cranberries (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time. Store the dressing separately until ready to serve.
- Add your favorite nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Feel free to substitute the herbs with those of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg