Maple-Roasted Pear And Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• STEP 2.Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and pears into bite-sized pieces.
• STEP 3.In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and pears with maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 4.Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
• STEP 5.While the sweet potatoes and pears are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• STEP 6.Once the sweet potatoes and pears are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
• STEP 7.In a serving bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes and pears with mixed greens or spinach.
• STEP 8.Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
• STEP 9.Serve the Maple-Roasted Pear and Sweet Potato Salad immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to dice the sweet potatoes and pears into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
• For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on the sweet potatoes and pears before roasting.
• Feel free to add some toasted pecans or crumbled goat cheese to the salad for added texture and richness.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served immediately after assembling.
• If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To serve the leftovers, you can reheat the roasted sweet potatoes and pears in the oven or enjoy them cold over fresh greens.