Pomegranate & Sweet Potato Goodness

So many benefits from a single fruit. Pomegranates help in so many different ways.

1. reduces free radicals and protects cell damage

2. vitamin c—one pomegranate has more than 40% of the daily requirement

3. cancer prevention

4. improve digestion

5. anti-inflammatory

6. block inflammation

7. heart-healthy

8. lower blood pressure

9. antiviral

10. vitamin-rich

11. improves learning and memory

12. reduce oxidative stress

13. endurance improvement

14. lower blood sugar

So many options, so little time

Ingredients  

For the salad:

• 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 Tab olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup pomegranate arils

• 1/2 cup pepitas

For the pomegranate dressing:

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
  

Let’s Do It:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

• Drizzle with olive oil and toss until sweet potatoes are well coated.

• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

• Place in a single layer on a lined ribbed baking sheet

• Roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sweet potatoes are tender

• Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, add pepitas, and pomegranate arils

• Dressing: Whisk together pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Drizzle dressing over sweet potato salad.

• Gently toss. Serve immediately.