Description
This recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato and Arugula Salad with Pear and Blue Cheese is a perfect way to serve a healthy dinner to your family. The recipe combines fresh and hearty ingredients like sweet potatoes roasted to golden perfection, tangy arugula, ripe pears, and creamy blue cheese.
Ingredients
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
1 t. curry powder
1 t. smoked paprika
4 c. baby arugula
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 pears, thinly sliced
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 t. Dijon mustard
3 T. apple cider vinegar
2 t. honey
¼ c. toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400° F.
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On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potato pieces with olive oil, curry powder, and smoked paprika. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Place in oven and roast 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender and golden brown.
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In a large salad bowl, toss together the arugula, shallots, and pears.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon, vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the arugula and toss everything together to combine.
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Top the salad with warm sweet potato pieces, hazelnuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
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Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes