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Roasted Veggie Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Veggie Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted veggies served on a bed of spinach, topped with feta cheese and pepitas, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 1 pint mushrooms (8 oz) halved
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 4 cups spinach for the salad base
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese for garnish
  • 1/4 cup pepitas for garnish
Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425º F.
  2. Place the sweet potato, red pepper, onion and mushrooms in a bowl. Toss the veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Place the veggies in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
  4. While the veggies are cooking, you can prepare the dressing. Add the dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk together. Then, slowly add the oil while whisking. Keep whisking until the oil is fully incorporated.
  5. Once everything is done, you can build the salad. Place the spinach in a bowl, then top with the roasted veggies, feta cheese and pepitas. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any extra dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
 
  • This salad would also be good with goat cheese (instead of feta).
 
  • For a vegan option, omit the cheese.