Fall Harvest Sweet Potato Salad
Fall Harvest Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant, autumn-inspired dish that perfectly captures the essence of the season. With roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and tangy cranberries, this salad offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Ideal for festive gatherings or weeknight dinners, it’s both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it a standout at any table. Celebrate fall with this wholesome, nourishing salad that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, dice the apple and toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, apple, cranberries, and pecans. Drizzle with maple syrup and mix gently.
- Serve immediately or allow to sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg