Best 4 Roasted Sweet Potato And Rocket Salad Recipes

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Roasted sweet potatoes and rocket salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the crunchiness of the roasted sweet potatoes and the peppery arugula, makes this salad a truly delightful experience. Whether you are a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, this roasted sweet potato and rocket salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH FETA



Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta image

Here's a beautiful salad recipe. Filling and delicious, the roasted sweet potatoes work perfectly with the salty feta cheese.

Provided by Melanie Booth

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup cashews
1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup arugula
1 cup watercress
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, and cumin seeds on a roasting tray, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until soft and slightly colored at the edges, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
  • At the same time, toast cashews in the oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl.
  • Divide feta cheese, spinach, arugula, watercress, and cilantro among 3 plates. Top with warm sweet potatoes and cashews. Pour dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 917.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD



Roasted Sweet Potato Salad image

Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. -Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, cherries, parsley and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND ONION SALAD



Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Salad image

My family's love of potato salad and sweet potatoes led to this combination recipe that I serve on holidays. The maple syrup in the vinaigrette lends a pleasant hint of sweetness. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into eight wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, onion, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Sweet Potato And Apple Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, sweet potato, boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, apple, baby spinach, feta cheese, walnuts

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sweet potato, diced
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 apple, cored and sliced
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, unsalted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a measuring cup, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
  • Place sweet potatoes and chicken breast on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Bake until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken breast.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes and sliced chicken with the sliced apples, feta, and walnuts and drizzle with vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 21 grams

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that have bruises or blemishes.
  • To roast the sweet potatoes evenly, cut them into uniform-sized pieces.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. This will help them to brown and caramelize.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
  • While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the rocket salad. Wash and dry the rocket, then toss it with your favorite dressing.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
  • For a more flavorful salad, add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese.

Conclusion:

Roasted sweet potato and rocket salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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