Loaded Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
4. While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create the dressing.
5. In a large serving bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, toasted pecans, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
7. Top with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.