Description
A vibrant Sweet Potato Salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, crumbled feta, and toasted pepitas, all dressed with a tangy tahini dressing. Perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal or a hearty side dish.
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
Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400°F for 25 minutes or until tender and caramelized. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
- Make the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large platter or bowl, spread the arugula evenly. Drizzle with some tahini dressing.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and Feta: Top the arugula with the roasted sweet potatoes and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Finish with Avocado and Pepitas: Arrange the avocado slices on the salad, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them to prevent browning, and drizzle additional tahini dressing over everything.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle toasted pepitas atop the salad, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative or omit it.
- To save time, use pre-roasted sweet potatoes or roast them ahead of time.
- Adjust the tahini dressing thickness by adding more water if needed.
- Toast the pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
