Winter Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
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Winter Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Description
Winter Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette features diced sweet potatoes and quartered beets, oven-roasted until tender and lightly seasoned. The roasted beets are peeled after cooking to smooth their texture. These are combined with a bed of kale, toasted pecans, tangy goat cheese, and juicy pomegranate arils, bringing together a mix of flavors and textures. The salad is dressed with a maple Dijon vinaigrette made by shaking together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil.
The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the root vegetables, contrasting with kale's slight bitterness and the creamy goat cheese. Pecans add crunch, while pomegranate seeds provide bursts of brightness. Tossing everything with the vinaigrette ensures each bite is well-coated with balanced acidity and sweetness.
Serve this salad as a winter side that brightens a meal or enjoy it as a light, vegetable-forward lunch. The combination of roasted and fresh ingredients offers a mix of soft and crisp textures, making it interesting and satisfying. The maple Dijon dressing ties the components together without overpowering them.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
- 2 beet quartered
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup pecans toasted
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 8 cups kale
Dressing
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on baking sheet. Toss beets with remaining olive oil and place on pan.
- Season sweet potatoes and beets with salt and pepper. Roast 35-40 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and cool. Rub the skin of the beets to remove.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
- Add salad ingredients to a large bowl, including cooled beets and sweet potatoes. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12203IU | 244% |
| Vitamin C | 110mg | 122% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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