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Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad

Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad

Experience the perfect balance of earthy sweetness and creamy textures with our Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad. This vibrant dish features roasted sweet potatoes, fresh arugula, and a tangy tahini dressing that brings each ingredient to life. Ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a nutritious side at family gatherings, this salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it offers a wholesome option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whip it up in under an hour for a delightful meal you won’t soon forget.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 roasted sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 sliced avocado
  • 3 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
  • Tahini dressing (made from tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper)
  • Lemon wedge (for squeezing)
  • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
  2. Prepare the Tahini Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic (optional), water, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add arugula as the base. Once sweet potatoes are slightly cooled, mix them in along with feta cheese and sliced avocado. Drizzle with tahini dressing.
  4. Finishing Touches: Top with pumpkin seeds and squeeze lemon juice over the salad before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to substitute feta with a vegan cheese alternative for a dairy-free option. To enhance crunchiness, add nuts or seeds of your choice.