BROCCOLI & SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A symphony of flavor is yours the minute you bite into this refreshing, colorful salad. The veggies are lightly coated with a simple dressing and accented with thyme and feta cheese. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
2 medium sweet red peppers, sliced
6 fresh thyme sprigs
7 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place the sweet potatoes, red peppers and thyme in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Cool; discard thyme sprigs., Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, broccoli, cheese and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Pour over vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges