You know that feeling when you’re super excited for a long weekend, but getting ready for it is so stressful that by the time you’re done getting ready for said long weekend, you feel like you need a second long weekend just to recover from it? Yeah…I’m there.
Tomorrow morning (at some hour that shouldn’t even be legal), Nicole and I fly to Minneapolis for the Healthy Living Summit. It seems like we’ve been anticipating this day foreeevvvverrrr, and I can’t believe it’s finally here! This week has been spent getting things taken care of at work, and putting the final touches on our presentation. I’m totally nervous, but mostly excited for the next 4 days!
So in my absence, I leave you this salad. I wasn’t sure if it was a salad or a salsa. I mean, it’s actually nothing like salsa, except it kind of reminds me of a salsa? Kinda like this one. Anyway, I first made this salad when I was staying with my friend Karisa this summer, and one bite in I knew I needed to make it again so I could share it with you guys. It is hands down one of my favorite things I’ve ever eaten. The sweetness from the sweet potatoes against the spicy jalapenos and creamy avocado…ugggghhh, it just all…fits. Like a glove.
This recipe is so simple, and aside from the time spent roasting the potatoes, it all comes together really quickly. Just a few fresh ingredients, and totally fool proof–the perfect side for some grilled chicken or steak for a nice, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1" pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large avocados, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Line sweet potatoes out on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast until tender, but not mushy, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add cooked sweet potato, remaining tablespoon olive oil, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and honey/agave. Toss together lightly to coat. Serve immediately. May be served warm or cold. Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
That looks so good! Pinning!
Have FUN at HLS!!!! You will be great. And avocados and sweet potatoes together is like heaven.
Love the jalapeño pepper in here, the avocado, the sweet potato, everything! I’m not ready to say goodbye to raw veggies yet so this is a nice segway into fall 🙂 Have fun this weekend!
I have an inkling that this recipe combo tastes AMAZING!
This looks REALLY REALLY good. Tweeting it out so that I have the URL saved. Love the photos, too!
Avocado and sweet potato with a bit of cilantro is a perfect combo. Have fun at HLS!
these are my favorite foods! great idea Ari!
Looks, good! Two of my favorite foods!
Two of my favorite foods in one! This recipe is genius!
Do you ever make a mediocre dish? Seriously girl, this is just mouth watering.
I hope you have a wonderful time at Healthy Living Summit!!
This recipe, as always, looks delicious!
You combined two of my very favorite foods. Love it!
Just sent this to one of my health coach clients who was looking for warm (fall) lunch ideas… delicious combo!
Well, I KNOW this tastes great, because I make the world’s only sweet potato salsa available in a jar, and this is right up our alley!
I love it when people combine sweet potato with savory flavors, so nice work.
For what it’s worth, if you want to know, Yummy Yammy makes 3 Mexican Sweet Potato Salsas, plus a Tuscan Sweet Potato Salsa and a Moroccan Sweet Potato Salsa. Yam on!!!
Oh this looks so good! Avocado is the magical ingredient that makes salads so much tastier.
Have a fun long weekend away! I know exactly what you mean about the week leading up the a trip. Going away this weekend and I’m already pooped.
LOVE this salad! Sweet potatoes and avocados are 2 of my favorite foods. Hope you are having a great time at the Healthy Living Summit. I know your presentation will be awesome!
How yummy is this salad?! Are you and Nicole going to Blended?
Sweet potatoes and avocados make a perfect combo! Yum! This will go so well with so many main dishes! Very versatile!
This looks awesome, Ari! I would kind of call it a salsa too! 😉
What a simple and unique recipe. How can you miss with sweet potatoes and avocado! The color combo reminds me of fall – thanks for the recipe