Sweet Potato Salad & Yogurt Dressing

Are you looking for a fresh and flavorful salad to brighten up your meals? Look no further than this Sweet Potato Salad with Honey and Citrus Dressing. This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a zesty dressing, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

The Magic of Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are the star of this salad, offering a delicious and nutritious base. When roasted, they become tender and caramelized, bringing out their natural sweetness. Tossed with a pinch of chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, they develop a delightful savory edge.

A Tangy Dressing

The dressing, made with honey, olive oil, and fresh lemon or lime juice, adds a bright and tangy note to the salad. It’s simple yet incredibly flavorful, enhancing the sweet potatoes and tying all the ingredients together.

Creamy Greek Yogurt Sauce

To complement the sweet and tangy elements, a creamy Greek yogurt sauce is added. Mixed with a touch of salt, pepper, and an optional green chili for a kick, it provides a refreshing and cooling contrast to the roasted sweet potatoes.

Fresh and Herby Finish

Chopped spring onions and cilantro add a fresh, herby finish to the salad, making each bite a burst of different textures and flavors.

Perfect for Any Occasion

This Sweet Potato Salad with Honey and Citrus Dressing is versatile and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or a side, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Try this recipe today and enjoy a delicious, healthy, and colorful addition to your meal rotation!

Sweet Potato Salad

Recipe by wildfoodjourney

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

2

hours 

Calorieskcal

Ingredients

• 3 medium to large, sweet potatoes

• 3 teaspoons honey

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 lemons or limes

• pinch of chili flakes

• black pepper

• 3 heaped tablespoons of Greek yogurt

• salt

• approx. 4 spring onions

• bunch cilantro

• 1 green chili (optional)

Directions

• Pre heat oven to 180 degrees or 350F
• Wash sweet potatoes and cut them into 8ths
• In a cup mix together honey and olive oil. Pour over sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
• Zest lemons or limes over the top and add a pinch of chili flakes and a good whack of cracked pepper.
• Give it a good mix around with your hands.
• Put in the oven for 1-1.5 hours, they should have caramelization to them.
• Meanwhile in a bowl mix together yogurt, juice from one lemon/lime and a pinch of salt.
• Finely chop the cilantro, and finely chop green chili if using.
• Place sweet potatoes on a serving dish or salad bowl and sprinkle with some salt, drizzle over the yogurt, sprinkle with spring onions, cilantro and chili. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Enjoy!