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Fall Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

This Fall Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is full of flavor and makes the perfect healthy lunch or vegetarian dinner side dish.
Course Salad
Cuisine Arugula Salad (http://pinchofyum.com/roasted-sweet-potato-wild-rice-arugula-salad), inspired by Pinch of Yum's Roasted Sweet Potato
Keyword fall salad, roasted vegetables, sweet potato
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • Dressing -
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Pinch of salt & pepper
  • Optional Garnish: 2 tbsp goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Meanwhile, cook the wild rice according to the instructions on the package. When the rice is done, remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature
  • While the rice cooks, cube the sweet potato (I prefer the skin on) into uniform size cubes
  • Place in large bowl, add 1 tbsp olive oil, curry powder and turmeric. Mix until all the sweet potato pieces are evenly coated
  • Spread sweet potatoes onto a foil lined baking sheet into a single layer
  • Place in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until outside is golden brown and inside is soft
  • Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly before serving
  • Make the dressing by combining remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar and whisking until combined
  • To prepare the salad, combine spinach, arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, wild rice, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and toss salad to combine
  • Garnish with goat cheese is desired