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Fresh Whole30 Sweet Potato Salad Recipe Easy Mayo-Free and Wholesome

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A fresh, mayo-free, and Whole30 compliant sweet potato salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for quick meals, potlucks, and healthy eating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound / 450 g), peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (maple syrup for Whole30 compliance)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender with caramelized edges.
  4. While sweet potatoes roast, dice red bell pepper, thinly slice red onion, chop parsley and green onions. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Let roasted sweet potatoes cool slightly to avoid wilting the fresh veggies.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and green onions. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting sweet potatoes to avoid steaming. Toss salad gently to keep sweet potatoes intact. For vegan Whole30 compliance, use maple syrup instead of honey. Soaking red onion in cold water can reduce sharpness if desired. Dressing can be made with white wine vinegar or lemon juice as substitutes for apple cider vinegar.

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Keywords: Whole30, sweet potato salad, mayo-free, paleo, healthy salad, roasted sweet potatoes, dairy-free, gluten-free, easy salad

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