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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad: A Delightfully Nutritious Treat

A delightful Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad that combines caramelized sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, and vibrant greens for a nutritious treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Baby spinach, arugula, or preferred lettuce blend
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Crumble over the salad
  • ½ cup Pecans or Walnuts Toasted for crunch
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries or Cherries Fresh pomegranate seeds can be used
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
For Roasting
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil For tossing sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup For sweetness
  • 3 tablespoon Additional Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly after roasting.
Making the Vinaigrette
  1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens.
  2. Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the greens.
  3. Crumble goat cheese over the salad.
  4. Mix in toasted pecans and dried cranberries.
  5. Incorporate thinly sliced red onion.
  6. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately for the best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, undressed.

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