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Creamy Roasted Beet Salad with Sweet Potato & Feta

A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, sweet potatoes, crumbled feta, and a tangy dressing, perfect for cozy evenings or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized beets, scrubbed and trimmed
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • Mixed greens (such as arugula or spinach) for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the beets by washing and trimming the tops, wrap them in aluminum foil with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast both baking sheets in the oven, cooking the beets for 45-60 minutes and the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Make the dressing by whisking together apple cider vinegar, honey, and olive oil.
  6. Chop and toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  7. Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced beets, feta, and dressing.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with walnuts and parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken or beans for a complete meal. You can also substitute beets with roasted carrots or sweet potatoes with butternut squash.

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Keywords: beet salad, sweet potato salad, feta salad, roasted vegetables, healthy salad