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Roasted Vegetable Salad

A warm or room-temperature salad of caramelized roasted vegetables over dressed peppery arugula, finished with goat cheese and a balsamic reduction. Rich, earthy, and deeply satisfying.

45 minEasyServes 4270 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 2 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 F. Spread 1 lb peeled and diced sweet potato, 1 cut into wedges red onion, 2 sliced zucchini, and 2 sliced bell pepper on a large baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer.

  3. 3

    Roast 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized at the edges.

  4. 4

    Whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, remaining 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tsp honey. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Place 4 cups baby arugula in a large bowl and drizzle with half the dressing; toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Pile warm vegetables over the arugula, drizzle with remaining dressing, and top with 2 oz crumbled fresh goat cheese.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Roasted Vegetable Salad at?

For Roasted Vegetable Salad, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 3.

Is there a substitute for honey in Roasted Vegetable Salad?

The entry for Roasted Vegetable Salad calls for 2 tsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Roasted Vegetable Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Roasted Vegetable Salad is 2 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Roasted Vegetable Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled and 2 tsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Roasted Vegetable Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 270 calories, with 4 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 108 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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