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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
This delicious roasted sweet potato salad is the perfect combination of flavor and texture with toasted walnuts, goat cheese and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
263
kcal
Author
Amee
Ingredients
2
medium sweet potatoes
cut into small cubes
1
tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
sweet onion
finely diced
4
oz
pancetta
finely diced
8
oz
artisan salad greens
2
oz
goat cheese
crumbled
1/2
cup
walnuts
toasted
salt and pepper
to taste
1
bottle Newman's Own Balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Chop sweet potatoes (leaving skin on...good nutrients in there) into small cubes.
Spread cubed sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Sprinkle with kosher salt and roast for 25 minutes.
While potatoes are cooking, spray a medium skillet with olive oil and heat to medium heat.
Saute pancetta and onion until onion is soft and pancetta starts turning a little golden brown.
Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and add walnuts to the pan.
Toast walnuts on med/high heat stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden (be careful not to burn).
Cool nuts and set aside.
When potatoes are done, cool to room temperature, then assemble your salad.
Place greens in a large bowl, top with sweet potatoes, pancetta mixture, goat cheese and walnuts.
Right before serving, drizzle with desired amount of balsamic vinaigrette and toss to mix.
Notes
Nutrition info is for salad only. Dressing not included.
Nutrition
Calories:
263
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
17
mg
|
Sodium:
212
mg
|
Potassium:
415
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
11215
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
53
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg