Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad is a vibrant, satisfying fall dish with roasted sweet potatoes, candied pecans, creamy goat cheese, and citrus. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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6 cups mixed greens
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½ red onion, sliced
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½ cup pecans, toasted or candied
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½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
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2 mandarins, peeled and segmented
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¼ cup dried cranberries
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and roast sweet potatoes until caramelized.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble greens, sweet potatoes, pecans, cranberries, and mandarins.
- Top with goat cheese and drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Notes
Substitute feta if preferred.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
Roast potatoes ahead for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 295 kcal