Description

This Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad is a perfect fall-inspired dish featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, crisp greens, pomegranate seeds, and toasted nuts. Tossed with a light vinaigrette, it’s hearty enough for a main or perfect as a festive side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (chèvre)
1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
Prepare Dressing: In a bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble Salad: In a serving bowl, layer greens, roasted sweet potatoes, pomegranate arils, goat cheese, nuts, and avocado (if using).
Dress & Serve: Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently.

Notes

Cube sweet potatoes evenly so they roast uniformly.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for maximum caramelization.
Assemble salad just before serving to keep greens crisp.
Swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese if preferred.
For a vegan version, use plant-based cheese or omit it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Method: Roasting, Tossing
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad, Autumn Salad, Fall Salad Recipes, Pomegranate Goat Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad Recipes