ROASTED KUMARA (SWEET POTATO) SALAD

ROASTED KUMARA (SWEET POTATO) SALAD image

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing
1 handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 T. honey
1/2 t. Dijon Mustard
1/2 t. mild Curry powder
2 T. red wine vinegar
5 T. extra-virgin olive oil
For Salad:
1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
2 T. olive oil
Salt and pepper
Mixed salad greens or fresh baby spinach
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced diagonally
1/3 C. cilantro leaves
12 C. golden raisins

Steps:

For dressing: Place all salad dressing ingredients in a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse to combine. Pour dressing into a small container and set aside until ready to use. Refrigerate any unused dressing. For salad: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel sweet potatoes and dice into bite-size pieces. Toss potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring gently after 10 minutes, until tender and crisp around the edges. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, toss salad greens with mint and honey dressing. Add roasted sweet potatoes. Top with red onion, green onions, cilantro, and golden raisins. Serves 6-8.