Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
45 min.
6
189kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than this Roasted Sweet Potato Salad! Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, with their natural sweetness and creamy texture, are the star of this dish. Tossed in a delightful dressing made from raspberry jelly, olive oil, and a hint of cinnamon, this salad is a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free addition to your dining table. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that serves six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. Each serving contains only 189 calories, allowing you to indulge without compromising your health goals.

The combination of sweet and savory elements, along with a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, makes this salad a standout choice. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish, the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the humble sweet potato!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons raspberry jelly seedless
  • teaspoon brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • Dash pepper red crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F.
  3. In large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with butter and salt.
  4. Spread sweet potatoes on cookie sheet and roast 20 minutes. Use pancake turner to turn potatoes over. Roast 10 to 15 minutes longer or until evenly browned and cooked through but not mushy.
  5. Remove from oven and transfer to large bowl.
  6. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil, jam, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and red pepper to boiling, stirring until jam melts.
  7. Pour dressing over hot sweet potatoes and toss gently to coat. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein3.86%
Fat39.84%
Carbs56.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.05391303871%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:189.1kcal
9.45%
Fat:8.53g
13.12%
Saturated Fat:3.07g
19.16%
Carbohydrates:27.11g
9.04%
Net Carbohydrates:23.59g
8.58%
Sugar:7.78g
8.65%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:288.27mg
12.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.86g
3.72%
Vitamin A:16209.9IU
324.2%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.54%
Fiber:3.52g
14.07%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.06%
Potassium:393.67mg
11.25%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.21%
Copper:0.18mg
8.88%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.31%
Magnesium:29.07mg
7.27%
Vitamin C:5.07mg
6.15%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.05%
Phosphorus:55.83mg
5.58%
Vitamin K:5.22µg
4.97%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.43%
Iron:0.76mg
4.23%
Calcium:37.98mg
3.8%
Folate:14.14µg
3.54%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.22%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.35%
Selenium:0.84µg
1.2%