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Sweet Potato + Fresh Spinach Salad with Creamy Cashew Dressing

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes or yams, sliced into 1-inch thick wedges
  • 2 tsps avocado oil or olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews plus 1/4 cup to serve
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp crushed pepper flakes
  • 2 fresh cloves of garlic pressed
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 4 heaping cups of fresh spinach
  • 2 ripe avocados diced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees f.
  • Coat the potatoes in your oil and sea salt & pepper.
  • Spread your wedges evenly onto a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, create your dressing by adding 1/4 cup raw cashews to your blender along with the vinegar, maple syrup or honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pulse until smooth. Add a splash of water as needed to create your desired consistency.
  • Add the spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, diced avocado, green onions, and remaining cashews to a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle the homemade dressing over everything.
  • Toss gently to combine.