Cozy Fall Salad with Sweet Potato, Pear, and Blue Cheese
A delightful salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, juicy pears, and bold blue cheese, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 100g blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and kale)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the diced sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Layer the roasted sweet potatoes, pears, blue cheese, and walnuts on the greens.
- Dress the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then toss gently.
- Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
For a heartier version, add grilled chicken or chickpeas. Substitute cheese as desired for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fall salad, sweet potato, blue cheese, pears, autumn recipes, healthy salad