Description
A vibrant and nutritious Sweet Potato Salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty tahini dressing, topped with toasted pepitas. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 roasted sweet potatoes
- 4 cups arugula
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lemon wedge, for squeezing
- 3 tablespoons toasted pepitas
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 1 recipe tahini dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes until tender and slightly caramelized, following your preferred recipe or roasting method.
- Make Tahini Dressing: Prepare the tahini dressing according to your recipe to ensure a creamy, tangy complement for the salad.
- Assemble Salad: On a large platter, place the arugula and drizzle some tahini dressing over it. Then add the roasted sweet potatoes evenly across the greens.
- Add Feta and Avocado: Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the salad and arrange the sliced avocado on top. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the avocado to add brightness and prevent browning.
- Final Touches: Drizzle additional tahini dressing over the assembled salad and sprinkle toasted pepitas on top for crunch. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the combination of warm sweet potatoes and fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- The tahini dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Use fresh lemon juice to enhance the avocado flavor and prevent discoloration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
