This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad is a robust combination of spicy roasted sweet potato cubes and creamy black beans, all brought together with a smoky chipotle dressing. It’s a dish that packs flavor and nutrition, perfect for a hearty lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 large, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- Black Beans: 1 cup, cooked and drained (canned is fine, just rinse well)
- Red Bell Pepper: 1, diced
- Corn: 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Red Onion: ¼ cup, finely chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: ¼ cup, chopped
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Olive Oil: For roasting
For the Chipotle Dressing:
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: 2 peppers, more or less to taste
- Olive Oil: ¼ cup
- Lime Juice: 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Agave Syrup: 1 tsp
- Cumin: ½ tsp
- Salt: To taste
Cooking steps
Roast the Sweet Potatoes:Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through the cooking time. Let cool.
Prepare the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers (with a bit of the adobo sauce for extra flavor), olive oil, lime juice, garlic, agave syrup, cumin and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning and spiciness by adding more peppers or adobo sauce if desired.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Garnish: Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and garnish with additional chopped cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Tips
- Variations: Feel free to add diced avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra color and texture.
- Serving Suggestions: This salad can be served as a stand-alone meal, as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Enjoy your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Chipotle Dressing, a dish that’s sure to become a new favorite with its delightful mix of flavors and textures
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