Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable Version)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes with peppery arugula, creamy feta, and tangy honey-lime dressing in this vibrant, nutrient-packed salad.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 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.
02 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - 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.
05 - Top with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get crispy edges that taste almost like candy, but savory.
  • It comes together in less than an hour and looks like you spent way more time on it.
  • The peppery arugula and salty feta balance the sweetness perfectly without any fuss.
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day once the flavors meld together.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, sweet potatoes will stick to a bare baking sheet even with oil.
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for at least 5 minutes before adding them to the greens, or the arugula will wilt into a sad pile.
  • Whisk the dressing right before you toss the salad, honey can settle at the bottom if it sits too long.
03 -
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes so they roast evenly and finish at the same time.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it over the salad and adjust the honey or lime based on your preference.
  • Use block feta and crumble it yourself, it's creamier and doesn't have the anti-caking agents that make pre-crumbled feta dry and chalky.
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