Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Ali Segersten (author) Jun 18, 2025
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This roasted sweet potato and black bean salad is a colorful, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with protein-rich black beans and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Add sliced avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds for extra flavor, fiber, and a boost of essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
3 pounds
sweet potatoes
cubed
2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoons
sea salt
Salad:
3 cups
cooked
black beans
rinsed and drained
1 large
red bell peppers
seeded and chopped
4
green onions
thinly sliced
1
serrano chili peppers
finely chopped
½ cups
cilantro
finely chopped
Dressing
3 tablespoons
lime juice
3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoons
sea salt