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Roasted Root Salad with Balsamic-Date Viniagrette

A hearty roasted vegetable salad with date-sweetened balsamic vinaigrette is a lovely light meal or side dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 1 medium-sized turnip peeled and chopped into 1.5” pieces
  • 2 parsnips peeled and chopped into 1.5” pieces
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped into 1.5” pieces
  • 2 boiling onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
  • 6 ounces baby spinach
  • 3 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
For the Balsamic Date Vinaigrette:
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 large dates pitted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

To Prepare the Balsamic-Date Vinaigrette:
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  1. Add all ingredients for the vinaigrette to a small blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside until ready to use.
To Prepare the Roasted Root Vegetables:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Peel and chop the roots into 1.5-inch pieces. Toss them with the grapeseed oil, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Spread the veggies on a baking sheet (or two).
  3. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring twice, or until crispy and golden-brown. Allow vegetables to cool.
To Prepare the Salad:
  1. Add spinach to a large salad bowl and add in the roasted vegetables and feta. Toss with desired amount of balsamic-date dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 3) Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 28g (43%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 3)
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 28g 43%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 17g 34%

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