Warm sweet potato, cold crisp apple, a dressing you will want on everything.
The contrast is what makes this: sweet potato still warm from the oven against cold apple and pomegranate, with a tahini dressing holding it together.
Use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken tenders and it comes together in the time the sweet potato takes to roast. Roast a whole tray and it becomes three lunches.
At a glance
Time 35 min
Serves 2 servings
Calories 520
Protein 34 g
Fibre 9 g
Ingredients
Salad
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt and pepper
2 cups mixed greens
1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
1 small apple, thinly sliced
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Dressing
2 tbsp tahini
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp pomegranate molasses
Sea salt
1–2 tbsp warm water, to thin
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed sweet potato with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, until golden and tender.
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and salt together. Add warm water a splash at a time until it pours.
Layer the greens, warm sweet potato, chicken, apple, pomegranate seeds, pecans and pumpkin seeds on a platter.
Drizzle with dressing, toss gently and eat while the potatoes are still warm.
Notes
Swap: For a plant-based version, use roasted chickpeas or lentils instead of chicken — still plenty of protein and texture.
Make it easier: Roast a whole tray of sweet potato. It becomes three lunches.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this salad ahead?
Keep the components separate and assemble at the last minute. The dressing holds five days in a jar; thin it with warm water when it stiffens in the fridge.
What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses?
A teaspoon of balsamic vinegar with a small drizzle of honey gets you close — you want that sweet-sour depth.
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This recipe is one of ten in Jeem’s Busy Moms Recipe Guide — quick, high-protein meals built for mothers balancing work, family and their own well-being.
Nutrition figures are estimates and will vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. This is general information, not individual dietary advice.
