ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH HONEY-MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette image

This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium apple, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast 35-40 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining oil until blended. Add spinach, apple, cranberries and pecans to sweet potatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.