Sweet Potato and Feta Salad

Name: Sweet Potato and Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Iceberg lettuce; 1 medium sweet potato; Feta cheese; 1 avocado; Pistachios; Pink salt; Lemon; Extra virgin olive oil

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I love this sweet potato and feta salad for the combination of pan-browned sweet potato with the salty bite of the cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce brings freshness, avocado adds creaminess, and pistachios give it that crunchy touch that works so well. For the dressing, there is no need to overcomplicate things: lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

If you're looking for a sweet potato and avocado salad to switch up your everyday meals, this is an easy option for two. I like to let the sweet potato cool down slightly before tossing it in, so the lettuce stays nice and crisp. Add salt right at the end and taste first: feta already adds plenty of saltiness.

If you love feta in salads, I recommend this grilled zucchini and feta salad and this watermelon and feta salad.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients

Iceberg lettuce
1 medium sweet potato
Feta cheese
1 avocado
Pistachios
Pink salt
Lemon
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

1Peel and dice the sweet potato, then add it to a pan with a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
2Cook over medium heat until tender and golden brown.
3Meanwhile, chop and wash the iceberg lettuce, then place it in a salad bowl.
4Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
5Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
6Add the warm sweet potato pieces.
7And finally, toss in a handful of pistachios.
8Dress with salt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to taste.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this sweet potato salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the sweet potato and store it in an airtight container in the fridge once it has cooled down. Keep the washed, dried lettuce separate, and add the avocado, pistachios, and dressing just before serving.

What cheese can I use instead of feta?

You can swap it for goat cheese or well-drained fresh cheese. Fresh cheese is milder, so be sure to taste the salad and adjust the salt at the end.

Can I make this salad with oven-roasted sweet potato?

Yes, although I cook it in a skillet here, you can roast it in the oven with a little olive oil until tender and browned. Cut it into evenly sized cubes and let it cool slightly before tossing it into the salad.