Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
A delightful and flavorful Sweet Potato Salad recipe that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with tangy feta, dried cranberries, and a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Salad:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 lb.)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Dressing:
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground paprika
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes and red onion in olive oil on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, and spices. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the roasted sweet potatoes with the dressing, cranberries, feta, and parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy the sweet potato salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Salad, Salad Recipe, Sweet Potato Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe
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