Sweet potato salad with couscous, almonds, red onion, feta, and a honey-lemon dressing is filling enough to be a meal on its own.
476 kcal
/serving
45 min
Serves
6
Easy
American
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb small to medium sweet potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pearl couscous
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 cups (960ml) baby arugula
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Get ready.
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Line one large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes.
- Peel and cut the sweet potato into bite-size 3/4-inch (10cm) pieces.
- Place the sweet potato in a bowl and add ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, and a big pinch each salt and pepper.
- Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with oil.
- Bake the sweet potatoes.
- Place them in a single layer on the baking tray and sprinkle with additional salt.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, tossing halfway, until the potatoes are soft, caramelized, and slightly charred.
- Set aside to cool.
- Cook the couscous.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil into a small pot or bowl, then add the couscous and salt.
- Mix and top with boiling water.
- Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid.
- This should take 5-10 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff up using a fork.
- Set aside to cool completely.
- Toast the almonds.
- Add the almonds to a dry pan and toast them over low to medium heat, tossing until golden brown—it should take 5 to 10 minutes.
- Keep an eye on them, as they can brown very quickly.
- Set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing.
- Combine the honey, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Whisk to combine.
- Dress and serve.
- To assemble, use a large platter (rather than a deep bowl).
- Spread the arugula in an even layer on the bottom.
- Whisk the dressing again to recombine and add a few teaspoons to the arugula; mix gently to coat.
- Layer the roasted sweet potato and couscous on top.
- Scatter on the red onion, feta cheese, and toasted almonds.
- Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
476
Calories
8.1g
Protein
7% DV
49.1g
Carbs
17% DV
28.8g
Fat
37% DV
6.5g
Fiber
17% DV
12.5g
Sugars
573mg
Sodium
38% DV
11mg
Cholesterol
3% DV
| Health Labels | Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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