Spiced Peanut Sweet Potato Salad (Print)

Roasted sweet potatoes, crisp radicchio, avocado, and zesty peanut dressing combine for a vibrant bowl.

# Ingredients:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

08 - 1 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced (about 5.3 oz)
09 - 4.2 oz baby spinach or arugula
10 - 1 large avocado, sliced
11 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 oz roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

→ Spiced Peanut Dressing

15 - 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
16 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
18 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
20 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Add additional water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
05 - Combine radicchio, spinach or arugula, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
06 - Add warm roasted sweet potatoes to the salad and toss gently to combine.
07 - Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves.
08 - Drizzle the spiced peanut dressing generously over the salad just before serving.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Colorful and nourishing main salad
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • This recipe contains peanuts and soy check all ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
  • Substitute tamari for soy sauce to keep the bowl gluten-free.
03 -
  • Add sliced radishes for extra crunch.
  • Use maple syrup for a vegan dressing and swap radicchio for red cabbage if preferred.
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