Description
This Sweet Potato Arugula Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and crunchy nuts, making it a perfect choice for a fresh, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
- Optional: avocado slices or cooked quinoa
- For the Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, feta or goat cheese, cranberries or pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans or walnuts, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before adding to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with optional avocado slices or cooked quinoa.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite nuts or cheese. It can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Arugula Salad, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, fresh salad, sweet potato recipes