Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad
A rainbow of crisp vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes, and crumbled feta tossed in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette. This american-inspired soups (vegan) ready in about 55 minutes pairs medium sweet potatoes, romaine lettuce, red cabbage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 12 medium grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tsp olive oil and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine shredded romaine, shredded red cabbage, and halved grape tomatoes. Add roasted sweet potatoes and crumbled feta.
- Step 3: In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat evenly.
- Step 4: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Oz's Colorful Harvest Salad vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
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Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
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Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.