Sweet Potato Spinach Salad (Vegan)
This Sweet Potato Spinach Salad is the perfect combination of fall harvest flavors. You get sweetness from the mission figs and sweet potatoes, saltiness from the vegan feta and bacon bits, crunchiness from the sunflower seeds, and acidity from the creamy apple cider dressing. Perfect for make-ahead lunches, potlucks, or a light dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes (roughly 1.5 lbs.)
- 1 tablespoon oil or water
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Other Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach washed and dried
- ½ cup vegan feta
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup vegan bacon bits
- ½ cup dried mission figs
Creamy Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F or 230C.
- Wash and cube the sweet potatoes (no need to peel!). Season with garlic, salt, and oil or water. Then spread on a baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked and nicely browned.
- While the sweet potatoes are in the oven, do the rest of the prep work (including washing and drying the spinach if it's not already).
- Roast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Chop the mission figs into halves or quarters, removing the stems.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. (Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water for a thinner consistency, if desired.)
- When the sweet potatoes are done let them cool for about 5 minutes. Then add all of the ingredients to a bowl and toss together with the dressings. Serve right away!
Notes
- Nutritional info is only an estimate and can vary based on the ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 824mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 18968IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 4mg
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