Maple Dijon Salmon & Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce

Name: Maple Dijon Salmon & Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6 oz salmon filets; Salt and pepper for seasoning; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey; 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 large sweet potato; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 small garlic clove finely minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro roughly chopped

This dish is a perfect combination of healthy salmon with sweet and savory potatoes.

Glycemic Load: 16.5 (Medium)

533 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Original recipe: afoodloverskitchen.com

About This Calculation

Maple Dijon Salmon & Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce has a medium glycemic load of 16.5 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are sweet potato (GL 10.8), maple syrup (GL 5.4), greek yogurt (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.