ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND SPINACH SALAD

Roasted Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad image

Provided by Jencathen

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch dice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, plus extra for final seasoning
1/2 lb fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup walnuts (raw or toasted)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
goat cheese (optional) or feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, toss the chopped sweet potatoes with the olive oil, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tsp of the sea salt, coating evenly.
Spread the potatoes in a baking dish and roast them until fork tender or about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
In a large bowl toss the sweet potatoes with the chopped spinach. The heat from the potatoes will slightly wilt the spinach.
Once the potatoes cool, stir in the walnuts, cranberries and goat or feta cheese if using and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 1106, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 15.8, Protein 11.7