purple sweet potato tropical salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette

Serving Size

8

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

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Serving Size

8

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • 3 medium stokes purple® sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • Candied Macadamia Nuts

  • 1 cup roasted macadamia nuts

  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • Pinch coarse salt

  • Dressing

  • Zest and juice of 1 medium Meyer lemon (about ¼ cup)

  • ¼ medium shallot, peeled

  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled

  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

  • 1 ½ teaspoons champagne vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • Salad

  • 6 cups mixed greens

  • 3 medium fresh guava, peeled and cut into thin wedges

  • ½ cup thinly sliced kumquats

  • ½ cup crumbled feta

  • ½ cup unsweetened dried cherries

  • 2 ounces crispy prosciutto, crumbled (optional)

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Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    To cook the sweet potatoes, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss purple sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper until thoroughly coated. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized on the edges. Set aside.

  2. 2

    To make the candied macadamia nuts, place the macadamia nuts, brown sugar, butter and salt in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until sugar starts to melt, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread into an even layer. Let rest until hardened, 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

  4. 4

    To build the salads, toss the mixed greens with half of the dressing; divide dressed greens into 4 large serving bowls. Top with roasted purple sweet potatoes, guava, feta, dried cherries, candied macadamia nuts and crispy prosciutto, if using. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

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