Description
This Roasted Beet, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad with Whipped Ricotta & Tahini-Lemon Drizzle is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines roasted veggies with creamy ricotta, a tangy tahini-lemon drizzle, and fresh greens. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish!
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Veggies:
- 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For the Whipped Ricotta:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
For the Tahini-Lemon Drizzle:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
- Pinch of salt
For the Salad:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional)
- 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Beets and Sweet Potato: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss beets and sweet potato with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Prepare the Whipped Ricotta: In a small bowl, mix ricotta with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Tahini-Lemon Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and enough water to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Assemble the Salad: On a serving plate or bowl, layer roasted beets and sweet potatoes with diced avocado and mixed greens if using. Add dollops of whipped ricotta. Drizzle with tahini-lemon sauce. Sprinkle with toasted seeds or nuts and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature as a hearty salad or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Mixing, Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
