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Pear, Sweet Potato, Apple, Chickpea & Cranberry Christmas Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A festive, colorful salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, fresh fruits, chickpeas, and cranberries, topped with a refreshing mint yogurt dressing.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pear, sliced apple, chickpeas, and dried cranberries.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together Greek yogurt, chopped mint, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the salad bowl, drizzle with mint yogurt dressing, and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.