Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Blueberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction
I am so happy. Like ecstatic! The sun is finally out here in London and the days are longer! Spring is finally here! I’m so happy because seriously, at the rate the weather was going, I thought I wouldn’t see the sun again!
As I mentioned in my last post, since it’s spring; I decided to do some “cleaning” by doing a Whole 30. I started it yesterday and this recipe was first on my meal plan. I say meal plan, but I didn’t actually create one – I’m kinda going with the flow here.
I love Sweet Potatoes and I love Blueberries. I have enjoyed them off this recipe before and I realised I could totally make a salad out of them! Slide in this Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Blueberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction.
The balsamic reduction adds that vinegar-y flare that is needed for this salad. You can definitely add more flavours here (orange zest perhaps?) but I wanted to keep it simple. Everything just works harmoniously, bringing you a salad that is quite filling and perfect as a post-workout meal.
Not that I do any real, hardcore working out LOL. I’m trying though – I’m getting there with every lunge up the stairs.
I love my Sweet Potatoes roasted, that is legit the only way I eat them. The way it caramelizes is a beauty to behold! Make sure you leave the skin on, get all the nourishment and deliciousness it has to offer!
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- 1 medium sweet potato diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt (I used Pink Himalayan)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- leaves Large handful of mixed
- Preheat your oven to 200C/400F.
- Toss your diced sweet potatoes, cinnamon, salt and oil in a bowl.
- Lay them fairly spaced out on a baking tray and roast for 25 - 30minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are in the oven, place a small saucepan on high heat.
- Add in your balsamic vinegar and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
- Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes*.
- Once done, serve your salad and drizzle with your balsamic reduction
- Enjoy!
*For a thicker reduction, leave longer but keep an eye on it to make sure it does not burn. It also gets thicker while it cools.
This recipe is very easily adapted to make a bigger salad just add more sweet potatoes - I would say 1 for each person and a 1/4-1/2 cup bluberries for each person. The balsamic reduction serves 2 but can also be adapted to make a larger quantity.
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LK Scott says
It Looks Super Delicious! Eating More Sweet taters and These Recipes Certainly HELP! Thanx For Sharing! Breakfast Is Coming! And Lunch, Then Theres Dinner!
Paula Niziolek says
I can’t wait to try this! Pinned for later!
WhittyPaleo says
It’s so good Paula – I hope you enjoy it!
Marvellina Goh says
oh my, this looks so good. I love sweet potatoes !!! lovely blog and amazing photos !!
WhittyPaleo says
Thank you much Marvellina! 🙂
homemadezagat says
Im thinking of doing Whole30 myself but I am a bit nervous.. lol.
This salad looks really good though. I would def incorporate this into my very short salad list
WhittyPaleo says
I will say if you go into try to remember your reasons behind it along the way, it helps to be sure when you’re doing it for the right reasons! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
cookingontheweekends says
So nice the sun is shining! This dish is “sunny” in and of itself — love those bright colors! And I love the delicious pairing of the berries with the sweet potato.
WhittyPaleo says
I know, it’s literally my fav time of year ha! They work so well together! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
This is a beautiful salad! I love cinnamon and sweet potatoes together and those blueberries is a great addition! Perfect for Summer 🙂
WhittyPaleo says
Yes they are wonderful! Thanks for stopping by Dini! 🙂
WhitBit's Kitchen says
What an interesting salad! I would have never thought to put something like roasted sweet potatoes in a salad, how fun!
WhittyPaleo says
It’s gorgeous in this! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Miss M says
I could eat the picture! lol
WhittyPaleo says
LOL! That definitely made me chuckle – thank you for stopping by Miss M!