Roasted sweet potato salad (picture)

michaelsdavies
michaelsdavies Posts: 47 Member
edited September 24 in Recipes
One of the best things about losing weight (and enjoying the process!) is cooking! I could pretty much live on this meal, and I just devoured this bowl of it for my lunch!

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Salad;
1 little gem lettuce
1 ripe tomato
2 large slices red onion
1/4 red pepper
1/4 green pepper
1/2 small avocado
2tbsp Tesco Light Choices French Dressing

1 small sweet potato (±135g), boiled for 5min, drained, roasted with 1cal spray, s&p and oregano on 250 degrees (celsius) for 15-20min - I like it at the point where the edges are really chewy and sweet and the middles are fluffy!

Best part;
Calories - 290
Carbs - 41g
Fat - 15g (those awesome fats you get in avocado!)
Protein - 5g

I love this meal - sweet potato fills me up amazingly but it isn't at all starchy like most other carbs, meaning your body breaks it down better and you never feel bloated. Superfood! Hope you like it.
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  • jmecale72
    jmecale72 Posts: 214
    That looks fantastic. I may have to try it one of these days. Thanks!
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Thanks!!!
  • helloiloveukitty
    helloiloveukitty Posts: 448 Member
    that looks amazing, I have never thought to combine sweet potatoes and avocados, 2 of my fav foods!
  • Lady_G
    Lady_G Posts: 35 Member
    I have to admit it looks very tasty. I will give it a whirl too.

    Thanks
  • xnattiex
    xnattiex Posts: 143 Member
    Looks Fab! Will have to try that some day!
  • Burtonrah
    Burtonrah Posts: 142
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE sweet potatoes!!!! Thanks so much for posting this!!!
  • BakingGranny
    BakingGranny Posts: 112 Member
    Looks really yummy. I'd like to try it also. Thanks.
  • LurayneMarie
    LurayneMarie Posts: 342 Member
    oh wow! That looks amazing!!! Yum! :)
  • StaceG1986
    StaceG1986 Posts: 350
    Oh this looks super yummy, may have to purchase some sweet potatoes for this! I've actually never eaten avocado though, what's it like?... (stupid question lol)
  • AHealthierRhonda
    AHealthierRhonda Posts: 881 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing this one!!!!! I absolutely LOVE sweet potatoes! I am definitely going to make this one!!!! It looks wonderfully delicious!! Thanks again!!!!
  • Fancy_Nancy2
    Fancy_Nancy2 Posts: 545 Member
    Wow looks good.
  • WomanofWorth
    WomanofWorth Posts: 395 Member
    Wow, this looks great. Thanks for sharing!!!
  • michaelsdavies
    michaelsdavies Posts: 47 Member
    Oh this looks super yummy, may have to purchase some sweet potatoes for this! I've actually never eaten avocado though, what's it like?... (stupid question lol)

    Not at all, it wasn't that long ago I'd never tried it either! Some people are put off by the look/texture, but I find it to be a really clean, rich tasting veg. Definitely right up there amongst my favourite vegetables!
  • princess_f
    princess_f Posts: 148
    Yum, yum, yum! Defo trying this, thank you!
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    This looks terrific - right up my alley! Thanks for posting! :bigsmile:
  • tanniew78
    tanniew78 Posts: 602 Member
    Makes my mouth water! I love salads. Thank you. :smooched:
  • Cathy92
    Cathy92 Posts: 312 Member
    how delicious and healthy!
  • StaceG1986
    StaceG1986 Posts: 350
    Oh this looks super yummy, may have to purchase some sweet potatoes for this! I've actually never eaten avocado though, what's it like?... (stupid question lol)

    Not at all, it wasn't that long ago I'd never tried it either! Some people are put off by the look/texture, but I find it to be a really clean, rich tasting veg. Definitely right up there amongst my favourite vegetables!

    Wonderful, just been and purchased all ingredients! :happy:
  • RENAEJAE
    RENAEJAE Posts: 1,135 Member
    Yum - adding the ingredients to my list! I've been looking for a way to work avocado into something! Thanks
  • michaelsdavies
    michaelsdavies Posts: 47 Member
    Hope you like it! A bit of sour cream on it would go down a treat, but I went for the healthier french dressing. But if you're feeling crazy ;)
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    This looks really awesome! I've also never tried avacodos, as someone else mentioned. But it sure looks good. I'll have to try it sometime.
  • Kristie18
    Kristie18 Posts: 332 Member
    that sounds really good
  • istutzman
    istutzman Posts: 64
    What's gem lettuce? This looks delicious. Definately going to try it.
  • a_stronger_steph
    a_stronger_steph Posts: 434 Member
    Ohhh that looks awesome. Why have I not thought about adding sweet potato to a salad before? Genius!
  • katschi
    katschi Posts: 689 Member
    Damn! That is definitely being added to my food list! What a fantastic combo ... very colourful as well.

    I like rosemary on my roasted sweet potatoes with a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar as they come out of the oven. Try it ... you might like it. :happy:

    ... and Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss!!!
  • Laika3
    Laika3 Posts: 37 Member
    bump :)
  • finallyhappening2011
    finallyhappening2011 Posts: 73 Member
    Thanks for sharing, this looks so yummy will add it to my list
  • Mathisfun
    Mathisfun Posts: 104 Member
    Thanks!
  • kjnicol
    kjnicol Posts: 192 Member
    yummy!
  • ErikaSwenson
    ErikaSwenson Posts: 160 Member
    Bumpers :)
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