Description
This Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad combines roasted sweet potatoes with a zesty honey-lime dressing, mixed greens, and colorful veggies, creating a perfect balance of flavors. It’s a healthy, vibrant, and refreshing dish that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or a spring mix)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional, for crunch)
For the Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the sweet potatoes out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done and slightly cooled, combine them with mixed greens, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with feta or goat cheese and seeds for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately as a side or light main dish and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer, you can swap the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan version.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some chili powder or red pepper flakes on the sweet potatoes before roasting for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to swap the greens for kale, romaine lettuce, or your preferred choice of salad greens.
- This salad can be served with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
