Description
A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets and sweet potatoes, crumbled feta, and a creamy dressing, offering a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized beets, scrubbed and trimmed
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- Mixed greens (such as arugula or spinach) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for about 50-60 minutes, or until a knife slides in easily. Let them cool slightly before peeling and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the chopped sweet potatoes on another baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin. Toss to coat well. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the roasted beets, sweet potatoes, feta, half of the toasted walnuts, and chopped parsley in a large bowl. Gently pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine without breaking up the feta too much.
- Arrange a generous bed of mixed greens on individual plates or a large serving platter. Top with the roasted mixture and sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top for that lovely crunch.
- Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes after dressing to let the flavors meld together beautifully.
Notes
Make ahead: Roast the vegetables a day in advance and assemble the salad shortly before serving. Consider using an air fryer for faster sweet potato preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg