Cozy Roots Salad
Ingredients:
-For the salad-
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 small parsnip, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups of arugula or radish microgreens
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional - I didn't use them today)
-For the lemon-Dijon dressing-
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional - I didn't use them today)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Roast the root vegetables
- preheat your oven to 400F
- on a baking sheet, toss the carrots, sweet potato and parsnip with olive oil, salt and pepper
- spread them out in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned
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Prepare the dressing
- in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt and pepper until smooth and emulsified
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Assemble the salad
- once the roasted vegetables are down, let them cool slightly
- in a large bowl, toss the roasted vegetables with the arugula (or radish) microgreens
- drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat
- top with pomegranate seeds (if using) for an extra pop of color and sweetness
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Serve
- serve this Cozy Root Salad warm or at room temperature