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Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad

Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad That Screams Sunshine

This Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad is a vibrant and delightful recipe perfect for summertime gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves can replace with fresh thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Blueberries can replace with strawberries
  • 4 cups Arugula can use spinach as a substitute
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese, crumbled can substitute with feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas can swap with sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts can replace with walnuts or pecans
For the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can use agave nectar for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard omit for a simpler dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Olive Oil reduce for a tangier dressing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mason Jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. In a mason jar, combine honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Shake vigorously until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, combine arugula, blueberries, goat cheese, pepitas, and pine nuts. Gently toss together.
  6. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best experience, assemble your salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp.

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