Description
Roasted Sweet Potato and Feta Salad is a vibrant dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors. The caramelized sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes blends beautifully with creamy feta cheese, fresh spinach, and a tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful salad is not only quick to prepare, making it ideal for lunch or as an impressive side dish at gatherings, but it also brings warmth and comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 350g), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (150g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach (120g)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and tender.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Once the sweet potatoes are slightly cooled, add them to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, toss gently without crushing the feta, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg