Description
A vibrant and nutritious Sweet Potato Salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, all tossed with a luscious tahini dressing and garnished with toasted pepitas. Perfect as a wholesome lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice sweet potatoes, toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
- Make Tahini Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Salad: On a large platter, spread the arugula evenly. Drizzle some tahini dressing over the greens.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and Feta: Scatter the roasted sweet potatoes and crumbled feta cheese on top of the arugula.
- Top with Avocado and Pepitas: Arrange avocado slices over the salad and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
- Finish with Dressing and Seasoning: Drizzle more tahini dressing over the entire salad. Sprinkle toasted pepitas on top, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To roast sweet potatoes, ensure they are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- To toast pepitas, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- The tahini dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or replace with a vegan cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
