5 from 6 votes
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Butter-Hazelnut Dressing
An easy salad with a delicious dressing made from toasting hazelnuts in butter and adding lemon juice and maple syrup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
281 kcal
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 sweet potato medium
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ cup hazelnuts crushed, raw
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- 3 to 4 cups butter lettuce see note, torn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F. Cut the sweet potato into ½” cubes and place on a sheet tray along with the olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine then place in the oven and roasted for 30 to 40 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be tender and browning. Let cool before adding to the salad.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, melt the butter in a small pan. Add the crushed hazelnuts and cook for 2 or so minutes, until the hazelnuts are toasted and fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Swirl to combine and let cool slightly.
- Combine the cooled sweet potatoes with the lettuce and dressing. Toss to combine and serve.
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Notes
- Tips + Tricks: Butter lettuce is my favorite. The texture is soft and the lettuce has flavor. However, if you can't find butter lettuce, look for another head of lettuce in the store.
- Stock up on the Pantry Ingredients: Hazelnuts, Sweet potatoes, Lettuce
- Nutrition: See the information.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Protein
2.6g
(5%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11.6g
(58%)
Cholesterol
45.8mg
(15%)
Sodium
424.6mg
(18%)
Fiber
3.1g
(12%)
Sugar
7.9g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 5% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6g | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 45.8mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 424.6mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7.9g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.