Roasted Beet Sweet Potato Feta (Print)
Roasted beets and sweet potatoes with crumbled feta, arugula, and a creamy yogurt-lemon dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 - Fresh parsley, mint, or dill, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place the diced beets on one baking sheet and 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, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Allow to cool slightly before assembling.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Place arugula or mixed greens in a large bowl. Top with roasted beets, sweet potatoes, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Drizzle with the creamy dressing. Gently toss to combine all components evenly.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts and scatter fresh herbs over the top before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This salad is secretly a meal disguised as a side: filling, vibrant, and just as good cold the next day.
- The tangy feta and creamy dressing act like a flavor magnet, making even picky eaters ask for seconds.
02 -
- If you roast the beets and sweet potatoes too close together, the beets will stain everything a shocking pink (learned the hard way!).
- Letting the roasted veggies cool just a bit before assembling helps the greens stay perky and fresh.
03 -
- If you gently toss the salad with your hands, you’ll avoid bruising the tender greens and keep everything looking gorgeous.
- Always toast your seeds or nuts—it takes two minutes and transforms the whole dish.