Easy Recipes Maple Sweet Potato Salad with Whipped Tahini
This easy recipes maple sweet potato salad is packed with flavor and creamy tahini for a healthy, delicious twist.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb (1kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
Whipped Tahini Dressing
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While potatoes roast, whisk tahini, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Gradually add cold water, whisking until creamy and smooth.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cranberries, pecans, green onions, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and gently toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.