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Watercress Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Watercress Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasting chunks of sweet potatoes caramelizes them -- they're great to eat all on their own or tossed with crunchy nuts, tangy cheese, and crisp watercress.

Everyday Food, October 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/313085/watercress-salad-with-roasted-sweet-pota
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 55 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
    • 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1/2 cup walnuts
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 bunches watercress (12 ounces total), stems trimmed
    • 4 ounces feta, crumbled

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks on upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast on upper rack, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  2. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss walnuts with cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon oil. Bake on lower rack, until golden, 6 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress, and toss to combine. Serve topped with sweet potatoes, walnuts, and feta.

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