{"id":44905,"date":"2023-10-11T09:41:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/?post_type=cp_recipe&#038;p=44905"},"modified":"2026-09-14T05:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:18:25","slug":"sweet-potato-lentil-and-arugula-salad","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/recipes\/sweet-potato-lentil-and-arugula-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Potato, Lentil, and Arugula Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n<p>In this Sweet Potato, Lentil, and Arugula Salad you\u2019ll taste a little natural sweetness from the sweet potatoes, peppery goodness from the arugula, and earthy heartiness from the lentils. The Lemon Dijon Dressing lifts and brightens the entire dish. You\u2019ll leave the salad feeling energized, satisfied, and nourished!<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Sweet Potatoes<\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">sweet potato (cubed, peeled if desired (about 2 medium potatoes))<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">ground cumin<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">ground turmeric<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">salt (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">ground black pepper (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">Lemon Dijon Dressing (link in Chef\u2019s Notes)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Salad<\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"4\">4<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic arugula<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1.5\">1 &#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">brown or green lentils (cooked)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">shallots (diced, or onion)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">pumpkin seeds (or pepitas)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\">\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Make the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the sweet potato spices to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the sweet potatoes and toss until coated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Lay the sweet potatoes out evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for approximately 25 minutes or until fork-tender, tossing halfway through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Meanwhile, make the Lemon Dijon Dressing and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 5\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Assemble the salad: Add the arugula, lentils, shallots, and sweet potatoes to a large bowl and toss to combine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 6\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Divide the sweet potato and arugula salad between two bowls, top with the desired amount of Lemon Dijon Dressing, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":44906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","recipe_category":[2135,2137],"class_list":["post-44905","cp_recipe","type-cp_recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","cp_recipe_category-mains","cp_recipe_category-salads","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lentil, Sweet Potato &amp; Arugula Salad Recipe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nosh on this hearty arugula salad that also features lentils and sweet potatoes. 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