If I could only make one salad for the rest of my life, this Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad would be it. It’s everything good in life combined together for a burst of flavors and depth, all in one bowl! Vegan and vegetarian, this salad is one that EVERYONE will love.
Make this black bean salad in 30 minutes or less, batch cook the main components, or meal prep this recipe for healthy salad bowls and delicious dinners all week long!
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Ingredients
You’ll only need 6 main ingredients (and a few spices) to make this easy, delicious recipe. Here’s what you need to get started!
Spinach or Kale – Chopped spinach or kale is the base ingredient of this salad.
Sweet Potatoes – Peeled or unpeeled are both great options! Simply cube the sweet potatoes to prep them for roasting. You can also save time by using pre-cut sweet potatoes from the grocery store!
Quinoa – I like cooking the quinoa with a little bit of garlic, salt, and smoked paprika (SO good!), but you can also save time by using pre-cooked quinoa!
Black Beans – Cooked or canned black beans are a total must for this delicious black bean salad!
Avocado – Top this salad off with creamy sliced or diced avocado to really bring the flavors together. It’s so good!
Lemon Tahini Dressing (Optional) – Feel free to add a drizzle of Lemon Tahini Dressing (or a squeeze of fresh lemon with a little bit of olive oil and salt) to really bring this salad to life!
How to Make a Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
Making this Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is incredibly easy! Here’s a rundown for how to make it in 30 minutes or less:
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Cube the sweet potatoes and roast them with a little bit of avocado oil. Add salt or everything seasoning to take them to the next level!
2. Cook the Quinoa (Seasoning is EVERYTHING!)
Cook the quinoa according to package directions. The seasoning is the best part! I love adding a little bit of salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. It’s incredibly yummy and adds so much flavor to this recipe!
3. Assemble the Salads
Combine the chopped spinach (or kale), cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans.
4. Add Avocado & Dressing
Top the salad with fresh avocado and dressing of your choice!
Note: This salad can either be assembled on each plate (4 servings) or tossed together and divided.
Batch Cooking This Recipe
To batch cook this recipe, feel free to roast the sweet potatoes and cook the quinoa (as well as the black beans, if not canned) ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the salad!
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Meal Prep Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad with Avocado
To meal prep this Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad, it’s important to wait on adding the avocado and dressing until right before serving. Simply cook the ingredients according to the instructions below, then let cool. Combine the spinach, quinoa, black beans, and sweet potatoes for each meal prep bowl. When ready to enjoy, add the dressing and avocado!
This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days (without avocado)!
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Dressing/Topping Ideas
Want more dressing and topping ideas? Here are a few of my favorites!
- Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
- Roasted Pepitas
- Southwest Salad Dressing
- Chopped Walnuts
- Easy Classic Lemon Vinaigrette
More Ways to Use Black Beans
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- The BEST Easy Vegan Meatballs
- 5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas
- Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole
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- Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad
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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 2-3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- everything seasoning (to taste)
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6-8 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 batch Lemon Tahini Dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash and dice the sweet potatoes, then lay them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil and add seasoning to taste.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa according to package directions.
- Add salt (to taste), garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the quinoa halfway through the cooking process.
- Set aside.
- Combine the chopped spinach, cooked black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked quinoa together in a large bowl.
- Divide into 4 servings, then top each salad with fresh avocado slices and dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook the ingredients according to the instructions below, then let cool.
- Combine the spinach, quinoa, black beans, and sweet potatoes for each meal prep bowl.
- When ready to enjoy, add the dressing and avocado!
Veronika Sykorova says:
Avocado, black beans, and sweet potato are honestly a match made in heaven! So delicious together. The lemon tahini dressing was really good too!
Sharon says:
This black bean salad made such a wonderful lunch. I love knowing I have something now that can be whipped up and be a healthy lunch.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says:
What an amazing and filling bowl of salad this is. I love sweet potatoes and they are the best roasted. I need to add some quinoa in mine next time.
Gloria says:
Great combination of flavours in this healthy salad. Satisfying enough as the main event at dinner. Nice start to healthy eating in the New Year. I love recipes with black beans.
Marta says:
I love black beans so I knew this would be a good recipe for me to try. The underrated component was that lemon and tahini dressing though! It was SO good.
John Wencle Krenik says:
Looks good!!!
Cathleen says:
I just bought a bunch of sweet potatoes and had no idea what to do with them. This recipe came at the most perfect time! Making this tonight, thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Jerika says:
This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad looks so heavenly and yummy plus it’s nutritious.:) Just wow! Can’t wait to try it with my family, thanks!:)
Heather says:
I would love to try this for a Christmas side but want to make it ahead of time – has anyone tried it as a cold side? Or is it only to be served warm?
Ramona says:
This roasted sweet potato black bean salad looks like the most perfect healthy salad! I would really like to make this for a quick lunch and I’m sure my family will enjoy this as well. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Natalie says:
This salad sounds absolutely delicious. I love all the ingredients and it’s so healthy and easy to make. I must put this on my weekly menu. Thanks for the recipe.
Amy Casey says:
I’m always on the lookout for healthy entrée salads. This one looks delicious and has all my favorite ingredients.
Kate says:
Many thanks for sharing this salad recipe. Your photos look so good. I almost bit my computer screen. A must try recipe. I am feeling hungry already.
Kushigalu says:
Love the combination of ingredients in this salad recipe. So delicious and healthy. Making this soon.
Aleta says:
I have a weakness for salad. Any kind of salad. Especially when there is quinoa and black beans involved! I can’t wait to make this recipe, the idea of the sweet potatoes and avocado is very intriguing – I must try it!