Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printer-friendly)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes with peppery arugula, creamy feta, and tangy honey-lime dressing. Light, colorful, and ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

05 - 4 cups fresh arugula
06 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, optional

→ Honey-Lime Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with honey-lime dressing and toss gently.
06 - Top with remaining feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It satisfies that craving for something filling and fresh at the same time, without feeling heavy or boring.
  • The caramelized edges of the sweet potatoes taste almost like candy against the peppery arugula.
  • You can throw it together on a weeknight and still feel like you made something special.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day once the dressing soaks in a little.
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet will steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them, and you'll lose those crispy, caramelized edges.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the arugula, or the heat will wilt the greens too much.
  • Dress the salad just before serving, not in advance, or it will get soggy and lose its texture.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge, they're great for grain bowls, tacos, or tossing into scrambled eggs.
  • If your red onion tastes too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for five minutes before adding them to the salad.
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for a minute or two, it wakes up their flavor and makes them even crunchier.
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