Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes with peppery arugula, feta, and tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in 40 minutes.

# 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 oz 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. 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 halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
05 - Top with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get crispy edges and a maple-like sweetness that feels indulgent but is completely guilt-free.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, most of which is hands-off oven time.
  • The honey-lime dressing has this perfect balance of tart and sweet that makes you want to lick the bowl.
  • It works as a main dish or a side, and tastes even better the next day for lunch.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, sweet potatoes have a tendency to stick and you'll lose all those caramelized bits.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the arugula, or the greens will wilt too much.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together just before serving.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potato cubes to the same size, even if it takes an extra minute, it makes all the difference in even roasting.
  • Taste your dressing before you pour it over the salad, every lime is different and you might need a touch more honey or salt.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time and reheat them briefly before assembling so you're not scrambling at the last minute.
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