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nutty blue cheese spinach salad
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nutty blue cheese spinach salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Lovoni
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 3 sweet potatoes, (24oz/680g), peeled & cubed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • A good pinch sea salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 5 oz (142g) baby spinach & arugula (rocket) mix (spinach or spring mix would also be good)
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz (115g) creamy blue cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled (such as gorgonzola)

MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch sea salt & freshly ground pepper

To make the dressing:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 1-cup jar with a screw-top lid. Shake until well combined. Chill until ready to use.

To toast nuts and seeds:

  • Remove the drip pan from the bottom of the air-fryer drawer. Scatter nuts and seeds into the drawer. Cook on air-fryer setting on 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes or until nuts and seeds smell and look toasted; remove to a plate.

To cook the sweet potato:

  • Toss the sweet potato with garlic powder, salt, pepper and oil and arrange in the drawer or drawers of the air-fryer. Cook on air-fryer setting on 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 17 minutes, tossing partway through cooking or until cooked and golden. Remove to a plate and let cool.

To cook the bacon:

  • Arrange the bacon in drawer or drawers of the air-fryer. Cook on air-fryer setting on 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp; chop.

To assemble the salad:

  • Place the spinach (or whatever greens you’re using) in a serving bowl or individual bowls. Top with sweet potato, cashews, onion, bacon and nut and seed mixture. Drizzle with three-quarters of the dressing. Gently toss to combine. Top with blue cheese and remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 18409IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg