Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Printable)

Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes with arugula, feta, and honey-lime dressing. A vibrant, nutrient-packed side or light lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.4 lbs), 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 - 4 cups fresh arugula
06 - 3.5 oz 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
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get crispy edges and creamy centers that taste like dessert but count as dinner.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, and most of that time is hands off while the oven does the work.
  • The honey lime dressing is bright and tangy enough to cut through the richness without overpowering the vegetables.
  • It works as a quick lunch, a potluck star, or a side dish that actually steals the show.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the baking sheet or the sweet potatoes will steam instead of roast, and youll miss out on those crispy caramelized edges.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the arugula, or the greens will wilt and turn soggy.
  • Make the dressing in a jar with a lid so you can shake it up again just before serving if it separates.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into even cubes, uneven pieces roast at different rates and some will burn while others stay undercooked.
  • If your feta is too salty, soak it in cold water for ten minutes before crumbling it into the salad.
  • Taste the dressing before you toss it, everyones lime is a little different and you might want an extra squeeze or a pinch more salt.
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