Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Print View)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy feta tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing.

# Components:

→ 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. 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 to 25 minutes, turning once 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 honey-lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
05 - Top with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes develop crispy caramelized edges that taste almost like candy but somehow still feel virtuous.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with minimal fuss and even less cleanup.
  • The honey-lime dressing has that perfect balance of sweet and tart that makes you want to lick the bowl.
  • It works as a quick weeknight dinner or scales up beautifully when unexpected guests show up.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them, and you'll miss out on all those crispy caramelized edges.
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing with the greens, otherwise the arugula wilts into a sad pile.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, lime juice varies in acidity and you might need a pinch more honey or salt.
03 -
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they roast evenly, nothing worse than some pieces being mushy while others are still firm.
  • Taste a piece of roasted sweet potato before assembling, if it's bland, hit it with a little extra salt while it's still warm.
  • Use a jar with a tight lid to make the dressing, it emulsifies faster and you can store any leftovers right in the same container.
  • If your arugula is particularly spicy, balance it with an extra drizzle of honey in the dressing.
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