Description
This vibrant Sweet Potato Salad combines roasted sweet potatoes, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all tied together with a rich tahini dressing and topped with crunchy toasted pepitas. It’s a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect as a side or light main.
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 sweet potatoes and dressing: Roast the sweet potatoes until tender and prepare the tahini dressing according to your preferred recipe or pre-made version.
- Assemble the salad: On a large platter, spread the arugula evenly. Drizzle a portion of the tahini dressing over the arugula.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes and feta: Scatter the roasted sweet potatoes evenly over the dressed arugula. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Top with avocado and lemon: Arrange the sliced avocado over the salad. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the avocado to add brightness and prevent browning.
- Finish with pepitas and seasoning: Drizzle more tahini dressing on top and sprinkle the toasted pepitas. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshness and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for about 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Use fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors and prevent avocado browning.
- Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- For a vegan option, omit feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- The tahini dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
