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Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes

This Blackberry Fig Salad with roasted sweet potatoes is the perfect side dish for dinner. Top with goat cheese, pecans and homemade tahini dressing for a unexpected yet delicious combination. Gluten-free and paleo-friendly. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 1/2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 pint blackberries
  • 6 fresh figs quartered
  • 6 cups salad greens or as much as you want for 2-4 people
  • 2 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • Balsamic Maple Tahini Dressing
  • 2 TBSP Tahini
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 TBSP maple syrup or to taste
  • 1 tsp stoneground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic 
  • pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 375ºF and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cubed sweet potatoes on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread around with hands to coat. Bake for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are golden and soft. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit by washing and drying, and slicing figs into quarters.
  3. Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients to small blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. You can add a pinch more of salt or a splash of more maple syrup to taste.
  4.  Add salad greens to a large bowl and toss in blackberries, figs, roasted sweet potatoes, pecans and goat cheese if using. Serve with tahini dressing and enjoy!

Notes

  • Double recipe if serving a crowd Store leftover dressing in covered jar in fridge, up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4th Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4th
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.