Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Salad

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, cut into eight wedges; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon minced chives; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon salt

My family’s love of potato salad and sweet potatoes led to this combination recipe that I serve on holidays. The maple syrup in the vinaigrette lends a pleasant hint of sweetness. —Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into eight wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, onion, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.