Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Roasted Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad with Pomegranate & Walnuts Be the first to rate & review! From peppery arugula to sweet pomegranate arils, this salad has the perfect balance of flavors. If using a fresh pomegranate, slice it into wedges and submerge in a large bowl of water. Then, gently pry the arils off with your fingers. By Alexandra Shytsman Alexandra Shytsman Instagram Website Alexandra Shytsman is a recipe developer, food writer, photographer and creator of The New Baguette, a plant-based recipe site. Her mission is to inspire people to cook healthier plant-centered meals at home. Originally from Ukraine, Alex moved to New York City at a young age and has lived there ever since. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 14, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Alex Shytsman Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 large sweet potato (about 8 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt plus a pinch, divided Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 small shallot, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey 5 cups packed fresh arugula ½ cup roughly chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip) ½ cup pomegranate arils (seeds) 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Place sweet potato slices on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, toss, then continue roasting until the potatoes are soft and browned in places, about 5 minutes more. Meanwhile, whisk shallot, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup (or honey), the remaining pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until the vinaigrette comes together. Arrange arugula on a serving platter. Top with the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with walnuts, pomegranate arils and goat cheese (if using). Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately. To make ahead Refrigerate dressing (Step 3) for up to 3 days; shake well before using. Tip For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 186 Calories 14g Fat 15g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 186 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 5920IU 118% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 20mcg 5% Vitamin K 3mcg 3% Sodium 207mg 9% Calcium 68mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 28mg 7% Potassium 310mg 7% Zinc 1mg 9% Omega 3 1g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved