Wilted Spinach Salad With Roasted Kumara (Sweet Potato)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Wilted Spinach Salad With Roasted Kumara (Sweet Potato)
in Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes ( kumara )
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
130 g Baby Spinach
2 oranges
6 nasturtium petals ( optional )
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
1/2 lemon ( zest and juice )
salt
pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dill weed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
310
Sugar
15g
Fat
18g
This recipe is an interesting twist on a traditional salad. The kumara (sweet potato) adds a unique flavor and texture to the dish while making it more filling. It's a great option for people who are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal. This salad can be served as a standalone lunch or as a side dish to a larger meal. It can also be customizable with various toppings like chicken, feta cheese, or nuts. Overall, this recipe is a great addition to any health-conscious food repertoire.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.
2.Wash the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch rounds.
3.Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper in a roasting pan.
4.Roast for 20 to 30 minutes until the kumara (sweet potato) is tender and golden.
5.While the kumara (sweet potato) is cooking, make the salad dressing.
6.Juice the oranges and add the zest, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to a small jar and shake well.
7.Wash the spinach and remove the stems.
8.When the kumara is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool.
9.In a large bowl, add the spinach and drizzle with the dressing.
10.Toss the spinach to coat it with the dressing.
11.Add the roasted kumara (sweet potato) to the spinach and sprinkle with dill and nasturtium petals.

PROS

This recipe is an easy and healthy way to enjoy sweet potatoes and spinach together.

It is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner.

The salad is also gluten-free and vegetarian.

CONS

Some people may not like the taste of raw spinach or may find the dressing too citrusy.

The preparation time for this recipe can also be lengthy due to roasting the sweet potatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of sweet potatoes and spinach in this salad makes it a nutrient-dense meal.
Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, fiber, and potassium.
Spinach is a low-calorie vegetable that is packed with vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.
The dressing, which is made with orange juice, adds additional vitamins and antioxidants.
The dill in this recipe also has anti-inflammatory properties.

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