Creamy Roasted Beet Salad with Sweet Potato & Feta
Creamy Roasted Beet Salad with Sweet Potato & Feta is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and creamy feta cheese for a delightful flavor explosion. This salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual family meals to elegant dinner parties. Featuring vibrant colors and textures, it not only pleases the palate but also catches the eye. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this dish supports a healthy lifestyle while being easy to prepare. Whether served as a main course or side dish, Creamy Roasted Beet Salad is sure to impress guests with its deliciousness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cubed beets and sweet potatoes in separate bowls with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on separate baking sheets and roast for 35-45 minutes until fork-tender.
- While vegetables roast, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Once roasted vegetables have cooled slightly, assemble by layering mixed greens on plates topped with roasted beets and sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and pecans over the top before drizzling with dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg