Description
Pomegranate and Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant dish that beautifully blends the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the bright tartness of fresh pomegranate seeds. Perfect for any occasion, this colorful salad not only delights the palate but also adds a stunning visual appeal to your table. With its medley of textures and flavors, it?s an easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a festive side dish. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this nutritious and delicious creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and diced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (about 170g)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425?F (220?C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, spinach or arugula, pomegranate seeds, and red onion.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg