Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable Version)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes tossed with peppery arugula, creamy feta, and tangy honey-lime dressing in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.4 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

05 - 4 cups fresh arugula
06 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, optional

→ Honey-Lime Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with honey-lime dressing and toss gently.
06 - Top with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm roasted sweet potatoes and cool, peppery greens makes every bite interesting.
  • It comes together quickly but looks and tastes like you put in serious effort.
  • The honey-lime dressing is so good youll want to double it and keep extra in the fridge.
  • It works as a standalone lunch or dressed up as a dinner party side without any extra fuss.
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the baking sheet or the sweet potatoes will steam and turn mushy instead of getting those crispy, caramelized edges.
  • Add the dressing just before serving, otherwise the arugula wilts too much and loses its fresh, peppery bite.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing so they dont completely wilt the greens, but serve them still warm for the best contrast.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge for quick grain bowls, tacos, or another batch of this salad later in the week.
  • If your lime isnt very juicy, roll it firmly on the counter before cutting to release more juice.
  • For a vegan version, swap the feta for avocado chunks or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
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