Tiki-Inspired Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A vibrant salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and tropical flavors with a zesty lime dressing. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell pepper 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 280 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 (about 1 lb) sweet potatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, then toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and edges are caramelized.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 diced medium red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the bean mixture, pour the dressing over everything, and toss gently until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.