Description
This Goats Cheese and Sweet Potato Salad is a perfect blend of roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goats cheese, and fresh greens. Tossed with a light vinaigrette, it’s a hearty and healthy salad for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 100g goats cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, crumbled goats cheese, nuts, and dried cranberries.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately as a hearty side or light main.
Notes
You can add roasted beets or sliced apples for extra color and flavor. For a vegan option, omit the goats cheese and use a nut-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Tossed
- Cuisine: American, Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: goats cheese salad, sweet potato salad, autumn salad, roasted sweet potato salad