This sweet potato and avocado salad is a healthy and delicious dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy texture of ripe avocados. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect addition to any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this tasty salad in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, peel and dice the avocados.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, diced avocados, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the sweet potato and avocado mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!