Quick and Easy Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad

My Quick and Easy Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad is the solution to your holiday side dish needs! You will love this recipe because it’s loaded with nutrients, it’s flavorful and it can be enjoyed as a main salad dish or as a side dish. 

This roasted sweet potato salad takes only 5 main ingredients and has minimal prep time. It’s also Vegan and Gluten Free.

Murasaki Sweet Potatoes are often labeled as Japanese sweet potatoes, with a purple flesh, nutty flavor and creamy texture. 

Looking for more vegan side dishes? Be sure to check out my Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes !

Ingredients needed 

All of the items can be found at Trader Joe’s but if for some reason you can’t locate them, here are some good substitutions from a regular grocery store:

• Murasaki sweet potatoes. They are purpleish in color and come in a bag. A good substitute is the white sweet potato. They have similiar taste and texture.
• Broccoli slaw. The Trader Joe’s bag is about 2 cups. You can use any broccoli slaw that consists of broccoli and shredded carrots. Another option is to buy a bag of shedded carrots and shred your own raw broccoli.
• Dried cranberries. If you do not want to use dried fruit, a delicious substitute is satsumas. 2 or 3 is good and they should add a touch of sweetness to this potato salad. 
• Vegan dill dressing. This item is a Trader Joe’s exclusive. It is located in the refrigerated section. For a substitute, you want to use another fresh vegan dressing. If you need to get bottled, Primal Kitchen makes a vegan ranch. You can use that and add some fresh dill.
• Everything but the Bagel Seasoning. This is another Trader Joe’s item however I have seen other brands make their own version. This seasoning is totally optional for this salad. I have made this a ton of times without it. BUT its really delicious and helps balance out the sweetness of the fruit. 
• Salt, black pepper and garlic powder. These spices are for the murasaki potatoes. 
• Extra virgin olive oil. You can use cooking spray as well. 

How to prepare this Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Wash the potatoes, pat dry and cut into slices, about 1/2 inch thick.

3. Place the murasaki sweet potatoes on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Season with olive oil and the salt, black pepper and the garlic powder. Toss to combine. 

4. Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 17-20 minutes. Roast until fork tender and golden in color.

5. When they are done, carefully remove from the oven and set aside to cool for about 5-10 minutes.

6. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli slaw with the dressing and top with the cranberries. 

7. Add the murasaki sweet potatoes on top. Season with a dash of Everything Bagel Seasoning.

You can serve as is, with your favorite protein or serve as a side dish.  

Helpful tips and storage

Peeling the potatoes is optional. You can save yourself some work and leave the skin on. 

To store this salad, use an airtight container and place in the fridge for 2-3 days. For better results, try to store the salad dry (without putting the dressing on) so that the slaw and potatoes do not get soggy. 

Serving suggestions and alternatives

This easy salad can be with different variations. If you don’t want to use Murasaki sweet potatoes, regular sweet potato works as well as pumpkin or butternut squash. 

Some other ways to prepare Murasaki sweet potatoes is to roast them whole, blend them into a soup or make sweet potato fries. (Um, YUM!) 

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