Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta

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Here's a beautiful salad recipe. Filling and delicious, the roasted sweet potatoes work perfectly with the salty feta cheese.

Submitted by Melanie Booth
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

Salad:

  • 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ⅓ cup cashews

  • 1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed

  • 1 cup fresh spinach

  • 1 cup arugula

  • 1 cup watercress

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 pinch white sugar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, and cumin seeds on a roasting tray, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.

  3. Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until soft and slightly colored at the edges, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.

  4. At the same time, toast cashews in the oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop when cool enough to handle.

  5. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl.

  6. Divide feta cheese, spinach, arugula, watercress, and cilantro among 3 plates. Top with warm sweet potatoes and cashews. Pour dressing over top and serve.

Cook's Note:

Walnuts can be used instead of cashews.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526 Calories
38g Fat
37g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 48%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 917mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 373mg 29%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 715mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.