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Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad
4.9 from 69 votes

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad

This Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad pairs roasted sweet potato cubes with fresh pomegranate arils, crunchy pepitas, and tangy feta cheese. The salad is lightly dressed with a pomegranate juice-based vinaigrette featuring red wine vinegar, honey, and olive oil, balancing sweetness and acidity. The combination offers varied textures and flavors suitable as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian, gluten-free

Ingredients

For the salad:
  • 4 sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup Pepitas
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
For the pomegranate dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • salt to taste, freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until sweet potatoes are well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Remove from oven.
  2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add pomegranate arils, pepitas, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle dressing over sweet potato salad. Gently toss. Serve immediately.