Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil

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Roasted sweet potatoes are paired with spinach, cabbage and white beans and tossed together with a bright basil dressing in this healthy main dish salad.

By
Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato (12 ounces), peeled and diced (1/2-inch)

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves

  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

  • 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

  • 10 cups baby spinach

  • 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Toss sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, place basil, the remaining 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Process until mostly smooth. Transfer to the large bowl. Add spinach, beans, cabbage, bell pepper, pecans and the cooled sweet potatoes. Toss to coat.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415 Calories
24g Fat
44g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 cups
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 15g 53%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Vitamin A 22749IU 455%
Vitamin C 104mg 115%
Folate 48mcg 12%
Sodium 565mg 25%
Calcium 194mg 15%
Iron 6mg 33%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Potassium 498mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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