Roasted Beet Salad: Indulgent Sweet Potato & Avocado Delight
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and creamy avocado, topped with whipped ricotta and a zesty lemon-tahini drizzle.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 medium roasted beets
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potato, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the beets by peeling and cutting them into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, combine them in a large bowl with roasted beets and diced avocado.
- Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and top with whipped ricotta.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be kept in the refrigerator for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Beet, Sweet Potato, Avocado, Salad, Whipped Ricotta, Lemon-Tahini