Simple Sweet Potato Salad

Brighten up your table with this Simple Sweet Potato Salad, a wholesome and mouthwatering recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfectly roasted sweet potato cubes seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper create a warm, caramelized base, while the addition of tangy feta cheese, crisp red onion, and fresh parsley adds layers of vibrant flavor and texture. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 40 minutes, this nutritious side dish is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch. Serve it warm or at room temperature and watch it disappear! Keywords: sweet potato salad, easy salad recipe, roasted sweet potato, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly golden.

Step 5

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and dijon mustard to make the dressing.

Step 7

Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, sliced red onion, fresh parsley, and feta cheese.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(744.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	966.3

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3624.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 558.9mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 254.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 50.4%