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Asparagus, Sweet Potato And Walnut Salad

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

A warm salad of sweet potatoes, asparagus, walnuts, fresh leaves and a simple dressing

asparagus spears

Roasted Veggies
 1 cup sweet potato cubes (about the size of a dice)
 20 asparagus spears, tough ends removed
 2 Tbsp olive oil
 Salt and pepper
Salad
 4 cups arugula
 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
 ½ cup chopped walnuts, dry toasted (no oil) until golden and fragrant
 1 avocado, cut into small pieces
Dressing
 3 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
 Juice of 1 lemon
 Salt and pepper
1

Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celsius
Line a baking tray with baking paper

2

Spread the sweet potatoes and asparagus over the tray, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper

3

Roast the sweet potatoes and asparagus in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the veggies are soft and tender, leave to cool until warm

4

In a large salad bowl, combine the asparagus, sweet potatoes, lettuce, arugula, walnuts and avocado

5

In a small bowl or cup, combine the dressing ingredients, taste and adjust the seasoning as required

6

Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.3g35%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g6%
Protein 5.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.