Description
Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad is a fresh, vibrant summer dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, juicy blueberries, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy seeds, all tossed in a bright honey lemon vinaigrette. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy—ideal for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Sweet Potato:
- 1 small sweet potato, diced into small cubes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Salad:
- 2 handfuls arugula
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1 Tbsp pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 1 Tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tsp honey lemon vinaigrette (or more to taste)
For the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the potatoes roast, prepare the dressing by adding honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and thyme to a jar. Shake well until combined.
- In a serving bowl, layer arugula, blueberries, goat cheese, pepitas, and pine nuts.
- Add warm roasted sweet potatoes on top.
- Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of dressing (or more to taste).
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Dice sweet potatoes small for quicker roasting and better texture.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake before using.
- To add protein, include grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg q
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg