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Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad for a Cozy Fall Meal

This Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for cozy fall gatherings and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato cubed
  • 4 cups Baby Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils
  • 4 ounces Soft Goat Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 small Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (aged)
  • 1 tablespoon Wholegrain Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Honey
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cube sweet potatoes and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking tray.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes for 50–60 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and tender.
  4. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and honey until smooth to make the dressing.
  5. Toast pine nuts in the oven for about 4–5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  6. In a large bowl, combine arugula, sweet potatoes, and red onion. Toss to combine.
  7. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently, and top with goat cheese, pine nuts, and pomegranate arils.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the salad just before serving to keep the arugula fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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