Description
Enjoy a delightful Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette that combines the earthy flavors of roasted vegetables with a sweet and tangy dressing. This colorful and nutritious salad is perfect for a satisfying meal or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway.
- Make Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange salad greens on a platter, top with roasted vegetables, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Notes
- You can substitute butternut squash for sweet potato or add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This salad can be enjoyed slightly chilled for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg