Broccoli & Sweet Potato Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Diabetic

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 7 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tbsp sunflower kernels
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Place the sweet potatoes, red peppers and thyme in a greased 15×10×1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tsp oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Cool; discard thyme sprigs.

  2. Fill a large saucepan half full of water; bring to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the roasted veggies, broccoli, cheese and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Pour over vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat.

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