Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad: Easy, Nutritious, & Delicious
A vibrant roasted beet and sweet potato salad topped with feta cheese and walnuts, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large beets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast alongside the beets for 25-30 minutes.
- Once the beets are cool, peel and slice them.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced beets, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar and additional olive oil over the salad, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
- Add more nuts for extra crunch.
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.