Roasted Sweet Potato and Rocket Salad

Description

I had this salad at a once popular New-American restaurant in Jersey City, but it’s no longer in business. The restaurant used a house-made Romesco dressing, but I made my own roasted red bell pepper dressing that also complements the peppery rocket leaves, also known as baby arugula. It makes a great appetizer or a side to a nice entree.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup walnut oil
  • ½ pound baby arugula leaves
  • 1 (2 inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 4

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