Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 squash, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3-4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Lime Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, squash, olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili powder, oregano; then season to taste.
3. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven 30-35 minutes or until tender, turning at the halfway point.
4. Let cool while preparing the dressing.
5. In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the lime dressing and season to taste.
6. In a salad bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, celery, and bacon.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well covered.  Refrigerate before serving.