This salad needs to be a staple in your household! It is so versatile. Stuff it in an omelette, or in a taco. Eat it plain or on top of some brown rice. Either way you eat it, you will be satisfied! black_bean_salad_sweet_potatoes-10 Ingredients:
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Juice and zest from 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if using canned
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Peel sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch cubes and place on a sheet tray. Chop onion into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the tray. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss until sweet potatoes are well coated. Spread into a single layer and roast until sweet potatoes are tender and starting to brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a jar with the lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, minced garlic, and chili powder. Shake well.
  3. Once sweet potatoes are done, transfer to a bowl. Add in the black beans and cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing and toss until salad is combined.
** Note: This is best done with the sweet potatoes are still warm.