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Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese Salad with Roasted Pecans
This is one of those recipes that looks like you made a big effort, but it’s mostly the oven doing the work. Perfect for days when you want something delicious without spending much time in the kitchen.
A warm salad with roasted sweet potato, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts and a simple balsamic-honey dressing, perfect as a nourishing lunch or light dinner.
Ingrediënten
Voeding per portie
Bereidingswijze
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- 2
Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper and spread them on a baking tray.
- 3
Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- 4
Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing: 1 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the rocket or mixed salad leaves to a plate or shallow bowl.
- 6
Top with the warm roasted sweet potato, goat cheese, walnuts, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
The perfect balance between energy and recovery
This salad offers an ideal mix of complex carbohydrates from sweet potatoes and healthy fats from pecans. Goat cheese is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese, making this meal perfect for a fit lifestyle. The high amount of Vitamin A supports your immune system, while the fiber ensures satiety without that dreaded afternoon slump.
Variations & Storage Tips
Add a handful of fresh spinach or arugula for extra iron and magnesium. For a higher protein version, add grilled chicken or chickpeas. You can easily meal prep the roasted sweet potatoes and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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