Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)

Caramelized sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy feta tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing for a light, nutrient-packed meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.4 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

05 - 4 cups fresh arugula
06 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, optional

→ Honey-Lime Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
02 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
03 - While potatoes roast, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with honey-lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
05 - Top with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes get crispy edges and creamy centers without any fuss or flipping drama.
  • The honey lime dressing is bright enough to wake up your taste buds but never overpowers the vegetables.
  • It looks impressive on the table but comes together faster than most grain bowls.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day once the flavors settle into each other.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or you will spend twenty minutes scraping caramelized bits off the pan.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the arugula or the greens will wilt instantly.
  • If your dressing separates, just whisk it again right before pouring or shake it in a sealed jar.
03 -
  • Cube the sweet potatoes as evenly as possible so they roast at the same rate and nothing burns.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it and adjust the honey or lime based on how sweet or tart you like things.
  • If you don't have pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or even crushed tortilla chips add a satisfying crunch.
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