Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable Version)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes tossed with peppery arugula, crumbly feta, and a bright honey-lime dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 23 oz), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

05 - 3.5 ounces fresh arugula (about 4 cups)
06 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, optional

→ Honey-Lime Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with the honey-lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
06 - Top with the remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds, if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like something you'd order at a cafe but comes together in under an hour with ingredients you likely have.
  • The caramelized edges of the sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the peppery bite of arugula.
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, making it ideal for weeknight chaos or last minute gatherings.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting, or you'll end up with one side burnt and the other side pale.
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for at least five minutes before tossing them with the greens, or the arugula will wilt into sad, soggy ribbons.
  • If your lime tastes more sour than bright, add an extra half teaspoon of honey to the dressing to bring it back into balance.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potato cubes as uniformly as possible so they roast evenly and you don't end up with some pieces charred and others still firm.
  • Taste your dressing before you pour it over the salad, because limes vary wildly in acidity and you might need to tweak the honey or salt to get it just right.
  • If you're serving this to guests, assemble individual plates instead of one big bowl so everyone gets an even distribution of all the good bits.
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