SWEET POTATO CASHEW AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Everything for this salad can be prepared in the air-fryer: toas the nuts, cook the bacon, roast the sweet potato. So simple, no heating up the kitchen with the oven, quick and best part – so flipping good. Really good. And everything can be prepped in advanced and throw together at the last moment. This one is a winner.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 661kcal
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 3 sweet potatoes about 24oz/680g, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- A good pinch sea salt and course pepper
- 8 strips bacon
- 5 oz spinach and arugula/rocket mix spinach or spring mix would also be good
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz blue cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled
MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch sea salt and course pepper
To cook the sweet potato:
Toss the sweet potato with garlic powder, salt, pepper and oil and arrange in the drawer or drawers of the air-fryer. Cook on air-fryer setting on 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 17 minutes, tossing partway through cooking or until cooked and golden. Remove to a plate and let cool.
To cook the bacon: Arrange the bacon in drawer or drawers of the air-fryer. Cook on air-fryer setting on 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp; chop.
To assemble the salad:
Place the spinach (or whatever greens you’re using) in a serving bowl or individual bowls. Top with sweet potato, cashews, onion, bacon and nut and seed mixture. Drizzle with three-quarters of the dressing. Gently toss to combine. Top with blue cheese and remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 22091IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg