Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
A warm roasted sweet potato salad with arugula, red onion, feta, toasted pecans, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it heats.
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Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and ⅜ tsp (1 gr) ground black pepper. Carefully spread it in one layer on the hot baking sheet.
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Step 3
Roast at 220°C for 20 minutes. Turn the cubes with a spatula, then roast for another 10 minutes, until browned and tender.
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Step 4
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned.
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Step 5
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil with the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and remaining ⅜ tsp (1 gr) ground black pepper until emulsified.
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Step 6
Place the arugula and red onion in the large mixing bowl. Add the warm roasted sweet potato, toasted pecans, feta, and dressing, then toss gently and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Perishable feta cheese and dressed greens require temperature control during storage.