AuthorHeather BlakeCategory, , , DifficultyBeginner

Roasted sweet potatoes, tangy feta, sweet cherries, and zesty homemade balsamic!

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

 1 bunch organic arugula
 1 bunch organic baby spinach
 2 organic sweet potatoes
 ½ tbsp coconut oil (for roasting)
 ¼ cup feta or goat cheese
 ¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp Crescent Olive Maple Balsamic Vinegar (or balsamic with a touch of maple syrup)
 ½ tsp chopped rosemary
 1 pinch salt & pepper

Roast the sweet potatoes:
1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2

Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Chop into 1/2 inch pieces, place in bowl.

3

Scoop 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil and using your hands, rub over sweet potato cubes, covering thoroughly.

4

Transfer sweet potatoes to baking sheet (nonstick or lined with parchment paper) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5

Roast 15 minutes, turn with spatula, then 20 more minutes, until tender and beginning to brown and caramelize.
Set aside.

Make the dressing:
6

In a small bowl, add oil & vinegar. Mix with small whisk or spoon.

Prepare the salad:
7

Assemble lettuce, sweet potatoes, dried cherries, and feta on plates. Use spoon to top salads with dressing.
Sprinkle chopped rosemary, salt and pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!!

8

**I always roast extra veggies with this so they can be used as leftovers the next day! I threw in a whole sweet potato and some other root veggies. I won't have to turn on the oven tomorrow - dinner is ready! 😉

Ingredients

 1 bunch organic arugula
 1 bunch organic baby spinach
 2 organic sweet potatoes
 ½ tbsp coconut oil (for roasting)
 ¼ cup feta or goat cheese
 ¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp Crescent Olive Maple Balsamic Vinegar (or balsamic with a touch of maple syrup)
 ½ tsp chopped rosemary
 1 pinch salt & pepper

Directions

Roast the sweet potatoes:
1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2

Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Chop into 1/2 inch pieces, place in bowl.

3

Scoop 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil and using your hands, rub over sweet potato cubes, covering thoroughly.

4

Transfer sweet potatoes to baking sheet (nonstick or lined with parchment paper) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5

Roast 15 minutes, turn with spatula, then 20 more minutes, until tender and beginning to brown and caramelize.
Set aside.

Make the dressing:
6

In a small bowl, add oil & vinegar. Mix with small whisk or spoon.

Prepare the salad:
7

Assemble lettuce, sweet potatoes, dried cherries, and feta on plates. Use spoon to top salads with dressing.
Sprinkle chopped rosemary, salt and pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!!

8

**I always roast extra veggies with this so they can be used as leftovers the next day! I threw in a whole sweet potato and some other root veggies. I won't have to turn on the oven tomorrow - dinner is ready! 😉

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