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Spiced Sweet Potato Salad

Delicious Spiced Sweet Potato Salad that Brightens Your Day

Enjoy a vibrant Spiced Sweet Potato Salad that combines hearty roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and zesty pickled onions, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Pickling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes substitute with butternut squash if desired
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced and pickled
  • 1 large cucumber slice very thinly
  • 1 cup feta cheese optional, can substitute with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley and dill
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey use maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup olive oil use extra virgin for best flavor
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mandolin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and pour over 1 thinly sliced red onion. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas on a baking sheet with olive oil and spices. Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, herbs, feta, pickled onions, and roasted sweet potatoes with chickpeas. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with remaining roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, feta, and pickled onions. Serve immediately or chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For enhanced flavors, pickle onions in advance and store components separately in the fridge to maintain freshness.

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