Best 7 Roasted Sweet Potato Fennel And Onion Salad Recipes

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Roasted sweet potato fennel and onion salad is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors. This vibrant dish is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a nutritious snack. The roasted vegetables are tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, creating a tantalizing combination of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful salad.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION SWEET POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3 sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onions slowly until golden brown. Add mustard and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, orange zest and thyme, stir to combine. Let cool.
  • Preheat grill, Brush the potato slices on both sides with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through. Place potatoes in a bowl and fold in onion mixture.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL, AND ONION SALAD



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Make and share this Roasted Sweet Potato, Fennel, and Onion Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large red onions, peeled and quartered (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces)
cooking spray
4 cups cubed peasant bread, toasted (about 5 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a jelly roll pan or shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray; toss to coat.
  • Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Combine vegetables and bread in a large bowl. Combine chopped cilantro and remaining ingredients, stirring mixture with a whisk.
  • Drizzle juice mixture over vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 210.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 1.6

ROASTED SWEET POTATO & PROSCIUTTO SALAD



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I still think there's no better combo than sweet potatoes with pork, or prosciutto in this case. I'm a retired physician and am glad that sweet potatoes are being given their due as nutritional powerhouses. -Helen Conwell, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, sliced, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Sprinkle prosciutto over sweet potatoes; roast 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and prosciutto is crisp. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add radishes, pecans, red pepper and half of the green onions. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, and remaining oil and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND ONION SALAD



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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 FENNEL AND RED ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vinegar     Fennel     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; about 2 pounds), stalks ;trimmed flush with bulb and any tough outer layers discarded
2 small red onions, quartered
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut each fennel bulb lengthwise into 8 wedges and in a roasting pan toss fennel and onions with butter, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast vegetables, stirring once halfway through roasting, 25 minutes, or until tender. Add vinegar to vegetables and toss to coat.

ROASTED SWEET-POTATO AND FARRO SALAD



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Savory, sweet, and nutty all at once, this is a salad that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup semi-pearled farro (about 7 ounces)
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup radish or arugula sprouts or baby watercress, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide sweet potatoes and garlic between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread into a single layer. Roast, flipping once, until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cover farro with 4 inches water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain; toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Season with salt.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove garlic from peels and mash with lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Add garlic mixture, sweet potatoes, dill, and sprouts to farro; stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sprouts.

SWEET POTATO AND FENNEL HASH



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A favorite breakfast hash in our home. It's sweet, savory, spicy, and fantastic with eggs!

Provided by littlewummer

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Hash Brown Potato Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ large yellow onion, chopped
½ bulb fennel, chopped
1 sweet potato, cut into small cubes
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
¼ cup brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel, retaining drippings in the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir onion and fennel in hot bacon drippings until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add sweet potato, place a cover on the skillet, and cook until sweet potato is tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Pour whiskey into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir bacon in the vegetable mixture. Add brown sugar and stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until the whiskey has been absorbed and the liquid is caramel-colored, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before roasting to help them cook evenly.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes, fennel, and onions together on a single sheet pan to save time and effort.
  • Be sure to toss the vegetables with olive oil and spices before roasting to ensure they are evenly coated and flavorful.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard.
  • Once the vegetables are roasted, toss them with the dressing and serve immediately.
  • This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • For a heartier salad, add some cooked quinoa or lentils.
  • For a vegan salad, use a plant-based yogurt or mayonnaise in the dressing.

Conclusion:

Roasted Sweet Potato, Fennel, and Onion Salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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