Sweet Potato Harvest Salad
This salad has all of the warmth, sweetness, and crunch in a salad to keep you wanting more! This dish goes well in a lunchbox with a sandwich or pairs perfectly with a grilled chicken breast. This salad is kid-tested and mom-approved!
- 10 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Sweet Potato Harvest Salad
This salad has all of the warmth, sweetness, and crunch in a salad to keep you wanting more! This dish goes well in a lunchbox with a sandwich or pairs perfectly with a grilled chicken breast. This salad is kid-tested and mom-approved!
- 10 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, diced (about 2-3 sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup red apple, diced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Drizzle diced sweet potatoes with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and roast in the oven on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Once sweet potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven and allow them to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato, apples, pomegranate seeds, and pepitas.
Whisk the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Once mixed, add to sweet potato mixture and toss until the salad is lightly coated.
Ingredients
Serving Size:
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 244 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 3 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 51 mg |
| Potassium | 619 mg |
| Sodium | 255 mg |
| Copper | 397 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 114 mg |
| Phosphorus | 235 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 944 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 mcg |
| Folate | 24 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 27 mg |
Source:
- Created by Brighter Bites, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program