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Sweet potato salad

This vibrant sweet potato salad combines roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli with peppery arugula, juicy pomegranate seeds, and creamy cheese, all brought together with a bright, honey-lemon dressing. It’s fresh, colorful, and perfect for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugula salad, Broccoli salad, Christmas salad, sweet potato salad, Thanksgiving salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Mason jar or mixing bowl and a whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) sweet potato 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) cubes
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 2 oz (55g) arugula about 2 cups
  • 3.5 oz (100g) Chèvre cheese or Brie if you don’t like goat cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Dressing

  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all dressing ingredients in a mason jar, close it, and shake well. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
  • In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes and broccoli florets with a generous drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
  • Spread the vegetables on a baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the broccoli is lightly browned. To prevent the broccoli from burning, toss the vegetables and rotate the tray after the first 10 minutes, then every 5 minutes. This ensures the broccoli crisps without burning and the potatoes cook evenly. Remove from the oven and let the vegetables cool before assembling the salad.
  • Cut the pomegranate in half. Hold each half over a large bowl and tap the back with a back of wooden spoon to release the seeds.
  • Spread the arugula evenly on a larhe serving plate. Top with the roasted vegetables and pomegranate seeds, then scatter the cheese over the salad.
  • Shake the dressing again to re-emulsify, drizzle it evenly over the salad, and serve immediately.

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Notes

Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness and texture. The dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11327IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg