Recipe Details

Sweet Potato Salad

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Looking for a new staple fall side? This sweet potato salad will be the answer to your prayers. Filled with the perfect balance of textures and sweet-tangy flavors, this superfood salad has everything we could ever want in a sweet potato dish.

Ingredients


  • 3 

    large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 lb.)

  • 1 

    small red onion, thinly sliced into half moons

  • 2 tbsp. 

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 c. 

    dried cranberries

  • 1/2 c. 

    crumbled feta

  • 1/4 c. 

    freshly chopped parsley

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 2 tbsp. 

    apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp. 

    Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp. 

    honey

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    ground cumin

  • 1/4 tsp. 

    ground paprika

  • 1/4 c. 

    extra-virgin olive oil

Description

  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and red onion in oil then season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Step 2Distribute them evenly on sheet in a single layer. Bake until tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes then transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Step 3Meanwhile, make dressing: In a small bowl or in a medium liquid measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, and spices. Gradually pour in oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. 
  4. Step 4Toss sweet potatoes with dressing, cranberries, feta, and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.