Sweet potatoes are my favorite food. While my favorite foods depend on what I particularly enjoy on that said day, sweet potatoes are always my #1. Anyways, I have put together a super simple salad recipe that is perfect for those lunches when all you have is a few leftovers. I considered calling this a leftover salad because all of the items can be prepped DAYS in advance. This super simple sweet potato salad is slightly sweet with savory tones and a satisfying crunch. This salad is also extremely diet-friendly. Low FODMAP, easily made vegan, gluten-free, and of course, so nourishing.
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Low FODMAP friendly?
Yes, yes, yes! I have searched high and low for delicious low-FODMAP recipes while I am trying to figure out my gut problems. I’m not going to lie, it has been so difficult. I feel like I just eat the same three meals over and over again. But flavorful salads like this one leave me feeling so satisfied and not craving more of this or that. The biggest challenge for me is not having any onion or garlic. I LOVE garlic and onion so much, so this has definitely been the area in my cooking the most affected by this new diet trial.
Anyways, this recipe is low-FODMAP friendly. We use 1/2 cup roasted sweet potato (a low FODMAP portion), some simple protien (I like to season with various dried herbs), feta (a low-FODMAP cheese), and a delicous vinegeratte (in which you won’t miss the garlic or onion)! This simple sweet potato salad is so full of flavor and yummy ingredients that will make you forget you are on an elimination diet.
What do I need to make this salad?
To start with, this salad is SO customizable! Below I have listed the recommended ingredients and their swaps!
- Spinach: Kale, romaine, or spring mix are excellent swaps for the base!
- Roasted sweet potato: Roasted chickpeas, baked butternut squash, or even roasted red potatoes!
- Chicken: Baked tofu, shredded turkey, or really any sort of pre-cooked protein would work nice here!
- Feta cheese: Opt for a vegan option or parmesan.
- Low-FODMAP Apple Cider Vinnegerate: I have made a single-serve recipe of my favorite homemade vinaigrette. No onion or garlic, so it is perfect for my low Fodmappers. Otherwise, use any simple, sweet vinaigrette for this salad. If you are not following low FODMAP, add some garlic and onion powder to the dressing, and you will be AMAZED!
If you are looking for another salad option, check out my chicken curry salad!
USE LEFTOVERS!
I love using leftovers to create something new and fresh by using what I already have. This salad is easily meal-prepped. I like to make a big batch of roasted chicken breast seasoned with Italian, rosemary, salt, and pepper. It’s super flavorful and takes such little time to prep. Check out this recipe for my easy, oven-roasted chicken recipe. Make sure to omit the onion and garlic for low FODMAP!
Also, I low to air-fry some sweet potatoes. I add these roasted potates to my egg scramble in the morning or on top of salads like this one! To air-fry sweet potatoes, microwave them to get soft first. Then just cut them up into small pieces, season them with salt and pepper, drizzle some olive oil, and air fry for about 25 minutes at 380 F. Keep them in the fridge for up to 10 days and use them throughout the week!
Simple Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked chicken (in cubes) see notes above for my tips or subs!bolded
- 1 cup packed spinach or kale, spring mix, even romaine
- ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes see bolded notes above for my tips!
- 2 tbsp feta cheese sub for a vegan option if desired
Apple Cider Vinaigrette (low-FODMAP version)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard any mustard will work, but I prefer dijon!
- 1-2 tsp maple syup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar this is low fodmap!
Instructions
- First, make the vinaigrette. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a miniature Tupperware container (or anything small with a lid). Shake aggressively and adjust anything to your taste. Feel free to double the recipe if you prefer more dressing!
- Next, throw your greens into a big, wide bowl. Follow with the cooked chicken and roasted sweet potatoes! Both my chicken and sweet potatoes (most times) come straight from the refrigerator. No need to warm them up unless you want to!
- Finally, sprinkle on your feta cheese and pour the dressing over!
- And there you have it. A simple sweet potato salad that took you less than 5 minutes to assemble AND you used your leftovers. Look at you go! Enjoy!
Let me know what variations you made in the comments below!
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