Sweet potato arugula lentils salad | Vegan

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese has a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Peel and cube sweet potatoes.

Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Cook lentils according to package instructions until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain lentils and let cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, and chopped red onion.

Crumble feta cheese over the salad.

Chop walnuts and add to the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with honey if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens