Spiced Peanut Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with spiced roasted sweet potatoes, radicchio, avocado, and peanut dressing for a fresh meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 17.6 oz)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

08 - 1 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced (approximately 5.3 oz)
09 - 4.2 oz baby spinach or arugula
10 - 1 large avocado, sliced
11 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 oz roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

→ Spiced Peanut Dressing

15 - 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
16 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
18 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
20 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway, until tender and golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add more water to achieve a pourable texture.
05 - Combine radicchio, spinach or arugula, sliced cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
06 - Gently toss in the warm roasted sweet potatoes with the salad greens.
07 - Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro if using.
08 - Drizzle the spiced peanut dressing generously over the salad just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and nourishing main dish salad
  • Easy to adapt for vegetarian, gluten-free, or vegan diets
02 -
  • Contains peanuts and soy; for gluten-free use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Swap radicchio for red cabbage for more sweetness or add pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
03 -
  • For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
  • Add radishes or toasted pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
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