Nutty Sweet Potato Salad
Brighten up your table with this Nutty Sweet Potato Salad, a vibrant and wholesome dish that effortlessly combines roasted sweet potatoes with the crunch of walnuts and almond slices, the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries, and the creamy richness of feta cheese. Tossed with fresh baby spinach and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated by a drizzle of homemade balsamic-honey Dijon dressing, adding just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Perfect as a satisfying main or a flavorful side, this hearty salad comes together in under 50 minutes and serves four. Packed with textures, rich flavors, and nutrient-dense ingredients, this sweet potato salad is a must-try recipe for healthy meal enthusiasts and those looking for a fresh, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup almond slices
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, thinly slice the red onion.
In a large serving bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced red onion, roasted sweet potatoes, walnuts, almond slices, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a main dish or a side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3746 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.1 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
