Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (or dried)
- 1/2 cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 Red Onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Thyme or Parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- If using fresh cranberries, rinse and remove stems; for dried cranberries, soak in warm water for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, cranberries, red onion, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, add fresh herbs, and toss gently.
- Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad sit before serving to meld the flavors. This dish can be made ahead of time and is great for potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, sweet potatoes, cranberries, goat cheese, Thanksgiving, holiday, side dish