Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
This Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad combines crispy sweet potatoes, bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, all tossed in a zesty honey-lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup canned corn drained and rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 handfuls arugula
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
For The Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly, then roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, corn, crumbled feta, cooked bacon, avocado, and 2 handfuls of arugula. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Notes
If you’re serving it as a main dish, you’ll want to lean toward a more generous portion—about 1.5 cups—because it’s hearty and filling.
But if it’s a side dish, closer to 1 cup per person is just right. Either way, this salad has such a great balance of flavors and textures that people might come back for seconds!
To keep your salad fresh and prevent it from becoming soggy, store the dressing separately in an airtight container. Add the dressing just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over the top for an added crunch and nutty flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 16359IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2mg