Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

Welcome, 2023! Not trying to be cliche and start the new year off with a salad, 😉 trust us when we say we are all for indulgence and not overly restricting our lifestyle at any time of the year, balance is key! But with this month’s recipe, we believe this roasted sweet potato, quinoa and arugula salad is considered a treat AND is filled with some nutritionally awesome ingredients that’ll not only make your body happy, but your mind too. What you eat effects your overall well-being, not just your body. You cannot go wrong making this dish for your lunch or as a complimentary addition to any dinner entree. It’s fresh and comforting, the best combination when you’re in the midst of winter and need some sunshine in your day. Let us know what you think of this month’s recipe by commenting below!

A sweet potato arugula salad is the perfect option for your everyday lunch.

Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

This delicious salad recipe features roasted sweet potato, quinoa and arugula. It's fresh, filling and nutritious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Salads, Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the sweet potato:

• 1 sweet potato
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• salt + pepper to taste

For the salad:

• 3 large handfuls of arugula
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/3 cup vegan feta cheese (I like Violife- it’s so yummy!)

For the dressing:

• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• juice of 1 lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Cube up the sweet potato and toss in olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Bake at 400F for about 20-25 minutes, stirring the potato chunks halfway through.
• Cook quinoa according to the package instructions. Let sweet potato and quinoa cool*.
• Next make the dressing. In a jar or container combine all of the dressing ingredients. Close the container and shake to combine.
• In a large bowl add in the arugula, sweet potato, quinoa, vegan feta, and dressing. Toss the salad.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

* You can always prep the quinoa and sweet potato the day before. To make this more meal prep friendly you can store the dressing separately and toss the salad when you are ready to eat! eAdd tempeh or tofu if you want to add more protein. This dressing is great on many salads! You can make extra and store it in the fridge. That way you have a delicious dressing for the week!

Keyword Argula Salad, Arugula, Sweet Potato Salads

We hope you love this recipe as much as we do. It’s hearty, filling, packed with flavour and includes a ton of nutrients. We’ll be making this one all year long!

If you enjoy making this recipe and are looking for more healthy ideas similar to this one, try our Vegan Asparagus Pasta Salad too!

xo

Meg & Cornelia.