It’s advised that we eat the colors of the rainbow– and this delicious, nutrient-packed salad certainly fills the bill! Sassy roasted sweet potatoes, earthy asparagus, spicy arugula– all tossed with a tangy lemon dressing to create a savory treat for your tastebuds! Â
All three of the main ingredients in this salad provide a myriad of health benefits. Read more about why sweet potatoes, asparagus and arugula are nutrient powerhouses! Â
Roasted Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad
The combination of textures and flavors in this hearty salad will make your tastebuds sing! Roasted veggies, spices, garlic and spicy arugula combine with a lemony dressing for an incredibly nutrient-packed and delicious meal.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, chopped into 2" pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, + 1 tbsp, divided
- 2 tsp salt, Kosher or sea, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3-4 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- LEMON VINAIGRETTE
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (half large lemon, juiced)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- In a bowl, add the sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cumin and cinnamon. Toss to combine. Place on a silicone or foil-lined baking and tray and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Meanwhile, combine asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Place asparagus on a lined baking tray and roast for 8-10 minutes (last 10 minutes of while the sweet potatoes are roasting).
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with some of the vinaigrette. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, roasted asparagus and optional feta. Add more vinaigrette and toss again to combine. Enjoy!
Excellent taste! Great combo of flavors. Make sure you have a super sharp knife to slice the sweet potatoes. The Dressing was marvelous and I plan on using it on other salads.
Thanks, Bonnie, so glad you enjoyed it!