Description
Discover the vibrant flavors that transform your meals with this delicious Maple Orange Sweet Potato Salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and orange juice.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then combine them with the pecans, cranberries, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the maple-orange dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or goat cheese.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg