BROCCOLI & SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A symphony of flavor is yours the minute you bite into this refreshing, colorful salad. The veggies are lightly coated with a simple dressing and accented with thyme and feta cheese. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
2 medium sweet red peppers, sliced
6 fresh thyme sprigs
7 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes, red peppers and thyme in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Cool; discard thyme sprigs., Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, broccoli, cheese and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Pour over vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Habib Muhammad
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Erene Joseph
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and broccoli, and they always ask for seconds.


Lokendar Yadav
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sk Sdaam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and sweet potatoes. It's also a great make-ahead dish - just assemble it the night before and you're good to go.


Justine Jantjies
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shanese Samson
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Love this salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I've been making it for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meghla Raj
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Domi Cherx
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this salad changed my mind. The roasted broccoli is so flavorful and the sweet potatoes add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maryam fazal
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Swlft co
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Easy to make and delicious! I added some crumbled bacon and chopped walnuts for extra flavor. Yum!


rupsal Puri
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This broccoli sweet potato salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes with a tangy dressing was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.