Dominican-Inspired Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

A vibrant salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh greens, tossed in a bright citrus dressing for a refreshing Caribbean side or light meal. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potato, ripe avocado, mixed salad greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes) with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the citrus dressing.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1 large diced ripe avocado.
4. Step 4: Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the salad bowl and drizzle with the citrus dressing. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.