Roasted Beet Sweet Potato Feta (Printable Version)
Caramelized beets and sweet potatoes tossed with feta and a creamy yogurt dressing for a bright, satisfying salad.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium beets, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 4 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
→ Cheese
05 - 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
→ Creamy Dressing
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts (optional)
14 - Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, or dill
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place the diced beets on one baking sheet and the diced sweet potatoes on the other. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, toss to coat, and spread into a single layer.
03 - Roast sweet potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes and beets for 35 to 40 minutes, until tender and caramelized. Let vegetables cool slightly.
04 - Whisk together plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
05 - Arrange arugula or mixed salad greens in a large bowl. Top with roasted beets, sweet potatoes, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Drizzle salad with the creamy yogurt dressing and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts and chopped fresh herbs before serving.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt dressing feels indulgent but is secretly packed with protein and freshness.
- This salad’s vibrant look becomes a conversation piece whenever I bring it to potlucks.
02 -
- Once I mixed the hot beets right into the greens, and everything wilted—let your veggies cool a bit first.
- Whisking the dressing until totally smooth makes it luxuriously creamy and helps it cling to each bite.
03 -
- Dicing the beets and sweet potatoes to similar sizes ensures they roast evenly and don’t dry out.
- Layering the salad with veggies and feta before dressing keeps everything from clumping together in the bowl.