Description
Mexican-inspired roasted sweet potato salad with honey lemon dressing combines earthy flavors and zesty notes. Fresh herbs and tangy vinaigrette elevate this colorful side dish for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- ½ cup (60 g) pecans, toasted
- 4 tbsps (59 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for sweet potatoes.
- Season and Roast Potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden-brown edges and tender centers.
- Craft Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Compose Salad: In a large bowl, layer roasted sweet potatoes, then top with arugula, crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and avocado slices.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle honey lemon dressing over the salad, gently toss to coat ingredients, and present immediately as a vibrant side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Maximize Potato Caramelization: Ensure sweet potatoes are completely dry before roasting to achieve crispy, golden-brown edges without steaming.
- Prevent Soggy Texture: Use a rimmed baking sheet and avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, guaranteeing perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with crisp exteriors.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap feta with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or cashew cheese for vegan options; use gluten-free nuts if needed.
- Balance Dressing Intensity: Adjust honey and lemon ratios to personal taste, tasting and tweaking before final drizzle to control sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg