Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing is a fresh, colorful, and flavorful plant-based dish combining caramelized sweet potatoes with a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, it balances sweetness, tanginess, and crunch with wholesome ingredients and simple preparation.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled plant-based feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon Dijon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into even pieces. Toss them in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread the cubes evenly on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown around the edges, allowing sugars to caramelize.
- Prepare the Lemon Dijon Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (natural), olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined. For added smoothness and slight thickness, stir in a pinch of natural gelling agent if desired.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, fresh mixed greens, thinly sliced red onion, toasted walnuts, and crumbled plant-based feta cheese. Drizzle the lemon Dijon dressing over everything and gently toss to coat evenly. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley for color and herbal freshness.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even roasting and consistent caramelization.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to keep the dressing vibrant and fresh.
- Lightly toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch.
- Toss salad with dressing just before serving to preserve greens’ crispness.
- Adjust the maple syrup in the dressing for your preferred balance of tart and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted sweet potato salad, lemon Dijon dressing, plant-based salad, vegan salad, gluten free, healthy side dish
