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SWEET POTATO & BURRATA SALAD WITH TOASTED PISTACHIOS & CRANBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE 


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for added warmth)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad Base:

  • 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)

  • 1 large ball of burrata cheese (or 2 smaller ones)

  • ½ cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped

  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

For the Cranberry Balsamic Glaze:

  • ½ cup cranberry juice (100% juice preferred)

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • Salt to taste

Optional Toppings/Substitutions:

  • A handful of pomegranate seeds for extra tartness

  • Crumbled goat cheese as an alternative to burrata

  • Toasted walnuts or pecans instead of pistachios for a Southern flair

  • Roasted beets or butternut squash in place of sweet potatoes


Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the sweet potato cubes in olive oil, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through. You want golden edges and a fork-tender interior.

Step 2: Make the Cranberry Balsamic Glaze

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, add cranberry juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it reduce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. It should thicken into a syrupy glaze. Season lightly with salt. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3: Toast the Pistachios

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pistachios for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Assemble the Salad

On a large serving platter or individual plates, lay down a bed of greens. Top with the warm roasted sweet potatoes, torn burrata (gently pull apart the cheese with your hands), pistachios, and cranberries. Drizzle the cranberry balsamic glaze over everything.

Step 5: Serve

 

Serve immediately while the sweet potatoes are still warm and the burrata is creamy. Optionally, finish with a few cracks of black pepper and a light drizzle of olive oil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g