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Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Salad

Time
20 minutes
Servings
4

I like to combine different flavours when I prepare salads. I think it keeps things interesting.

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups cubed sweet potato (also known as kumara)
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • 2 tbs light olive oil
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 100g blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecan nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • Seeds from 1 pomegranate
Dressing ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1tbs vinegar
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Preparation
  • Preheat oven to 180C (about 350F)
  • Combine Sweet potato, leek, celery and light olive oil
  • Place on baking tray and bake for 30-35 min or until sweet potato is tender
  • Transfer to a bowl with baby spinach, blue cheese, toasted pecan nuts and parsley
  • Add dressing, toss, and scatter with pomegranate seeds

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If you don't like blue cheese, use any type of cheese you like.

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