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Winter Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta Cheese, and Maple-Lime Dressing

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This hearty winter salad combines roasted sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, crisp apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy maple-lime dressing for a healthy, gluten-free meal perfect for holidays or weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sweet potatoes (2 medium), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • 1 small green apple, chopped
  • 1 small red apple, chopped
  • ⅓ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden, stirring halfway. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a mason jar or small bowl, combine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine baby spinach, chopped apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  4. Drizzle with maple-lime dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast pecans and pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and pure maple syrup. This salad can be prepped ahead; store components separately and assemble just before serving to keep spinach crisp.

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