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a sweet potato and black bean salad on a white plate topped with goat cheese and green onions.
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Sweet Potato And Black Bean Salad For One

This Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad for One is a healthy, flavorful dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or hearty side.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: black bean salad, black beans, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato and black bean salad, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato, sweet potato and black bean salad, sweet potato salad
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed (8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil -divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt -divided
  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup canned black beans -rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (1 ounce)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Place sweet potato cubes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried rosemary, garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the black beans and toss to coat in the dressing.
  • Add the roasted sweet potatoes and gently stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a plate and top with sliced green onions and crumbled goat cheese.

Notes

  • Even Roasting: Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they cook evenly.
  • Adjust the Dressing: Taste the dressing and tweak the vinegar-to-oil ratio to your liking.
  • Enhance Flavor: Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving to help the flavors blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32066IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg

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