PrintSweet Potato Pecan Goat Cheese Salad: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious and nutritious salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, chopped pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can toast the pecans before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like cranberries or apples for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg