Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
This roasted sweet potato salad is a warm and hearty dish that is perfect for fall. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then tossed with a tangy vinaigrette, red onion, celery, walnuts, and parsley. The salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it can be served as a side dish or main course.
The first time I had this salad, I was at a potluck dinner. I was immediately drawn to the beautiful colors of the roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and celery. I took a bite and was amazed at how delicious the salad was. The sweet potatoes were tender and flavorful, the red onion added a bit of spice, the celery added a bit of crunch, and the walnuts added a bit of richness. The parsley brought all of the flavors together and added a bit of freshness. I asked the person who made the salad for the recipe, and I have been making it ever since.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
  4. While sweet potatoes are roasting, combine red onion, celery, walnuts, and parsley in a bowl.
  5. Once sweet potatoes are roasted, add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  6. Toss to combine and serve warm.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness and makes them tender.
  • The tangy vinaigrette adds a bit of acidity and brightness to the salad.
  • The red onion adds a bit of spice and crunch to the salad.
  • The celery adds a bit of crunch and freshness to the salad.
  • The walnuts add a bit of richness and texture to the salad.
  • The parsley brings all of the flavors together and adds a bit of freshness to the salad.