Chili Roasted Sweet Potato + Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This hearty, flavor-packed salad is a vibrant mix of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and protein-rich quinoa, all tossed in a zesty cilantro-avocado dressing. Full of nourishing ingredients and bold southwest flavor, it's a delicious way to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Peel and chop the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the sweet potato with the melted coconut oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender.
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While the sweet potato roasts, rinse and drain the black beans.
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Add the black beans and cooked quinoa to a large bowl and set aside.
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In a blender, combine the avocado, cashews, cilantro, water, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Blend until smooth and creamy, starting with less water and adding more as needed to reach a drizzly consistency.
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Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
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Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the quinoa and black bean mixture.
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Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the salad and stir to combine.
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Divide the lettuce or greens among 4 serving bowls.
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Top with the sweet potato and quinoa mixture.
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Drizzle with the cilantro-avocado dressing.
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Serve as is or toss everything together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 539kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23g36%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 69g23%
- Dietary Fiber 17g68%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Packed with fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin C, sweet potatoes help support immunity, healthy skin, and steady energy. Their anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly benefits make them a smart, wholesome choice.
- Rich in plant-based protein, black beans also offer fiber, iron, and folate—great for heart health, digestion, and feeling full longer. They help balance blood sugar and boost energy naturally.
- A complete protein, quinoa is full of fiber, iron, and magnesium. This gluten-free grain supports muscle repair, steady energy, and overall wellness—making it a superfood in every sense.
- A splash of lime juice adds brightness and a healthy dose of vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and absorb iron from plant-based foods. It's a simple way to elevate both flavor and nutrition.
