Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is an easy, flavorful holiday side dish. There's no greens in this salad, with a base of roasted sweet potatoes and onions. Then tossed with dried cranberries, vegan feta, sunflower seeds, and parsley. Perfect for fall or holiday gatherings.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Servings 8
Calories 264
Author Elizabeth
Ingredients
1SmallRed Oniondiced
3LargeSweet Potatoesdiced
2TablespoonsWateror 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1TeaspoonKosher Salt
¼TeaspoonBlack Pepper
¾CupVegan Feta
¾CupDried Cranberries
½CupSunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, chopped Walnuts or Pecans
¼CupChopped Fresh Parsley
Easy Oil Free Salad Dressing
3TablespoonsWater
3TablespoonsDijon Mustard
3TablespoonsMaple Syrup
1TablespoonLemon Juice
1TeaspoonSalt
½TeaspoonPepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Arrange the sweet potato and onion evenly between the two prepared pans. Drizzle on the oil or water, and sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Toss well. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender and starting to brown.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
When the sweet potatoes are baked, transfer to a large bowl and toss with the feta, cranberries, sunflower seeds, parsley, and dressing. Serve warm or cold.