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Steakhouse Sweet Potato Arugula Salad with Balsamic Dressing

This Steakhouse Sweet Potato Arugula Salad is a fresh, flavor-packed meal that feels both nourishing and satisfying. Tender slices of steak, roasted sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy feta come together with a simple balsamic dressing for the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. It’s an easy, weeknight-friendly salad that feels elevated enough for a restaurant-style meal at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 large sweet potato diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 NY strip steak or preferred cut, ~8–10 oz
  • Steak seasoning or salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 tomato diced (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved)
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Balsamic Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
  3. Cook the steak: Season steak generously and let it sit at room temp for ~10 minutes. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat to preferred doneness. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  4. Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Assemble the salad: Add arugula to a large bowl or plate. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, steak, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, green onions, and feta.
  6. Finish: Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.