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Spiced Sweet Potato Salad

Spiced Sweet Potato Salad

25 min

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Spiced Sweet Potato Salad

Spiced Sweet Potato Salad

This colorful salad combines tender roasted sweet potatoes with the satisfying crunch of flash-fried egg noodles. Cumin seeds add a warm, earthy note that pairs perfectly with a bright orange and red wine vinegar dressing. Creamy avocado slices and fresh baby spinach round out the bowl, creating a beautiful contrast of textures and temperatures. It makes an excellent light lunch or a quick weeknight dinner when you want something fresh but filling.

Total
25 min
Course
Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp sunflower oil, plus extra for frying
  • 25g/1oz dried fine egg noodles
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 handfuls of baby leaf spinach
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan or gas mark 6). Toss the sweet potato chunks with the cumin seeds, one teaspoon of sunflower oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes evenly across a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until they are tender and golden brown.
  2. 2Cook the dried fine egg noodles according to the package directions, then drain them well. Pour about one centimeter of sunflower oil into a wok or a deep frying pan and place it over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Carefully fry the cooked noodles in small batches for about 30 seconds until they turn crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy noodles to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  4. 4Whisk the remaining teaspoon of sunflower oil with the orange zest, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of seasoning in a small bowl to create the dressing.
  5. 5Place the roasted sweet potatoes, baby leaf spinach, sliced avocado, and finely sliced red onion into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the orange dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Divide the salad between two plates and finish by crumbling the crispy fried noodles over each portion.

Nutrition

7g
Protein
23g
Fat
13g
Sugar
0.41mg
Sodium