Sweet Potato Salad

This Sweet Potato Salad combines caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, tangy maple-Dijon dressing, crunchy toasted pecans, and a generous crumble of soft cheese. It’s easy to throw together and seriously delicious.

• 6 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (2 lbs.)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (Note 2)
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• ½ cup dates (thinly sliced) or dried cranberries
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• ¾ cup goat cheese (or feta)

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Fine sea salt & pepper