Roast sweet potato (kumara) and coriander salad

Serves: 8
Prep: 10
Cook: 30

A warm and tasty salad high in fibre and low in saturated fat, makes it a healthy addition to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 2kg sweet potato (kumara), peeled and cubed
  • olive oil spray
  • ½ tsp salt (optional)
  • ½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 100g unsalted macadamia nuts, roasted
Dressing
  • 1 ½ tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce, salt reduced

Method

  1. Step 1

    Lightly spray sweet potato (kumara) with oil and mix through salt. Place on a baking tray and roast in a hot oven, 200°C for 30 minutes or until golden.

  2. Step 2

    Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.

  3. Step 3

    Gently combine sweet potato (kumara), coriander, macadamia nuts and dressing in a salad bowl and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Macadamia nuts increase the fat content of this salad, however, they supply heart healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre and many vitamins and minerals.

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