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Arugula Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Feta

This salad goes well with baked salmon, sauteed shrimp, or grilled chicken.
Everyday Food, November 2009
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
  • 2 bunches arugula, thick stems removed
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until tender and browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, grated orange zest, orange juice, and white-wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, arugula, and feta. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (1)

  • liz_alchemist
    14 Apr, 2011

    Yum! This is the best salad i've had in a while. I love the sweetness and warmth of the potatoes with the peppery crisp arugula. This paired wonderfully with my salmon dish.