Autumn Crisp Apple Sweet Potato Salad

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Autumn Crisp Apple Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon + ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 (5-ounce) bag fresh arugula or baby kale
  • 1 ½ cups apples, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta or blue cheese)
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds or pepitas (pecans or walnuts work too)
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Dressing

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (or honey mustard)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions

      1. POTATOES: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a bowl, add the olive oil, cinnamon, cayenne, a big pinch of salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper. Stir or swirl the bowl to combine. Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss until all the potatoes are lightly coated. Spread the potatoes out onto a baking sheet and roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, brown, and toasted around the edges. Make the dressing while the potatoes are cooking. Remove the potatoes and set aside.
    1. DRESSING: combine the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar and shake with a lid on or whisk it together in a measuring cup.
    2. ASSEMBLE: Add the arugula to a large serving bowl, top with sweet potatoes, diced apples, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Drizzle in just over half of the dressing and toss to combine. Taste and adjust with additional dressing as desired. Serve immediatelyHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG