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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad bowl with healthy vegetarian meal prep ingredients

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Olive oil
  • Lime juice
  • Garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Optional:
  • Pepitas
  • Feta
  • Avocado
  • Jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, spread them in a single layer, and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. Step 2: Make the Dressing
    Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  3. Step 3: Prep the Vegetables
    Rinse the black beans, dice the bell pepper and red onion, chop the cilantro, and toast the pepitas if using.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Salad
    Combine the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Pour over the dressing and toss gently.
  5. Step 5: Finish and Serve
    Top with pepitas, feta, avocado, or other favorite toppings. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.