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Fall Harvest Sweet Potato Salad

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This vibrant salad features roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, tangy cranberries, and a delightful honey mustard dressing—perfect for celebrating the flavors of autumn at your gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. 2. While sweet potatoes are roasting, slice apples keeping the skin on for color. Finely chop red onion and measure out cranberries and walnuts.
  3. 3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. 4. Let roasted sweet potatoes cool slightly before combining them with apples, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion in a large bowl.
  5. 5. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. 6. Transfer to plates or serve from the bowl at your next gathering.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 210g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For added crunch, consider substituting pecans for walnuts. - To enhance flavors further, chill the salad before serving. - Feel free to experiment by adding roasted beets or fresh herbs!