Andouille, Sweet Potato & Broccoli Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing

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Look to root vegetables for hearty winter salads. Technically a tuber rather than a root, sweet potatoes are a member of the morning glory family. They come in a variety of colors—orange-fleshed ones tend to be sweet and creamy, yellow varieties are drier and purple spuds fall somewhere in between. A drizzle of Creole mustard dressing gives this composed salad zing.

Andouille, Sweet Potato & Broccoli Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing
Photo: Leigh Beisch
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 6 cups broccoli spears

  • 2 links andouille sausage (about 6 ounces total), each cut into quarters

  • 3 tablespoons Creole mustard (see Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

  • 10 cups torn escarole

  • 1 cup small grape tomatoes, halved

  • ¾ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ½ medium green bell pepper, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

  2. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a medium bowl. Spread evenly on one side of the prepared pan. Toss broccoli in the bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt. Spread evenly on the other side of the pan. Pierce sausage in several places with a fork and add to the pan. Roast, flipping once, until the sausage is heated through and the vegetables are tender and browned, about 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine mustard, honey, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and thick.

  4. Toss escarole with half the dressing in a medium bowl. Arrange on a platter with the sweet potato wedges, broccoli, sausage, tomatoes, onion and bell pepper. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

To make ahead:

Refrigerate dressing (Step 3) for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Equipment:

Parchment paper

Tip:

Defined by its horseradish flavor, Creole mustard gets its signature spice from the brown seeds of Louisiana-grown mustard greens. Find it with other mustards at your supermarket or online.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
19g Fat
25g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 1/2
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 707mg 31%
Potassium 579mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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