Sweet Potato, Ham & Bean Salad

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 12

Scrumptious Sweet Potato, Ham & Bean Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

347

Sugar

Fat

16g

This Sweet Potato, Ham & Bean Salad is a fresh and colorful dish that tantalizes taste buds with its medley of flavors. The savory ham is balanced with the sweetness of the roasted sweet potato. The beans and mixed salad greens offer a diversity of texture and taste, while the dressing adds a bit of zing to the mix. It is a perfect meal for everyone. This healthy and satisfying salad is easy to make and perfect for taking to work or serving at your next dinner party. It can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with your favorite main course. The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few simple ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven at 200°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.
2.	Take the diced sweet potato and lightly coat it with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
3.	In a large bowl, add cannellini beans, capsicum, mixed salad greens, and the chopped ham. Mix them gently.
4.	Add the roasted sweet potato to the mixture and pour French or Italian dressing. Mix them again until all the ingredients are properly coated.
5.	Serve and sprinkle some sea salt and black pepper on the salad for added taste.

PROS

This salad is healthy, colorful, nutritious, and delicious.
It is perfect for a meal or a side dish.

The combination of sweet potato, ham, beans, and salad greens make a perfect balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fibers.

CONS

As the salad contains leg ham and dressing, both of which high in salt content it should be consumed in moderation.

This salad may have a diuretic effect due to its high fiber content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are praised for their high content of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Beans are rich in protein, fibers, and low-glycemic carbohydrates.
Ham is high in protein and iron.
Mixed salad greens are very low in calories and provide healthy vitamins and minerals.
Capsicum has beneficial nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin E.

	120 g leg ham , chopped
	1 kumara , peeled & diced
	120 g mixed salad greens
	1 red capsicum , diced
	300 g cannellini beans
	2/3 cup French dressing or 2/3 cup Italian dressing