Hi all– Saturday night we had magical evening with friends– literally magical. Our buddy Mark did an hour of amazing slight of hand tricks after dinner around our table.
I kept thinking, “If I watch just a little closer, I’ll figure out how he does it.” But no. We were all totally mystified.
And besides that, we had a sweet time talking around the table– with this salad to start us out, coq au vin, mixed rice, shaved Brussel sprouts and bread ( I love good bread!). Oh and to end the evening ice cream puffs. Everyone stayed late. It was a fine time.
ROASTED SWEET POTATO, AVOCADO Y FARO SALAD
1 sweet potato
2 tab. olive oil
salt & freshly ground pepper
Red leaf lettuce
1 avocado
1/2 cup faro
1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange muscat vinegar*
(or your favorite flavored vinegar)
1 tab honey
salt & pepper to taste
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small chunks. Mix the little chunks with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread them all out on a baking sheet, separating them as best you can. Bake them in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are tender and just starting to brown around the edges. Let them cool.
While it’s cooking shake all the dressing ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid until they are thoroughly blended.
Cook the faro in water according to the instructions on the package– (mine boiled just 10 minutes) until it’s tender. Cool.
On a pretty plate, layer the lettuce, avocado, faro and pomegranate. Give the the dressing a little more shaking and dribble it over the salad when you’re ready to serve it.
*Orange Muscat Vinegar from Trader Joes– citrus, sweet, delicious
The Thankful Heart 
That salad looks great!
Thanks Orly!
Looks so tempting and delicious!
Hi Lina!! thanks. Hope your trip for the wedding goes well!
Thanks!
Don’t forget to send me a piece in Kuala Lumpur 😉
Haha ;p
Sabrina xx
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Hi Sabrina!– fun to read your blog– absolutely loved the post on being at expat– agreed with all your said from our years in Spain. Hope all goes well for you ahead…
What a beautiful, colorful salad. I like anything with sweet potatoes in it. Sounds like you hosted a perfect evening!
Hi Marcia!–thanks. with old comfortable friends and a table full of things to enjoy– I’m really thankful for evenings like that.
I made your lovely Inviting delicious salad &’Peter & I both loved it so much! MMMM!
Sophie– your videos are so fun!! –and glad you liked the salad! xo
xxx ooh yes!
Would you look at all the likes you got for a salad – it must be FAB – will give it a try 🙂
Thanks Vinny– just had a fun read through your blog– beautiful crabs!
This is just so darn lovely!!! I could eat it every day.
You’re so kind– thanks Mimi!
Love faro, its my new favorite grain. Have you any allegiance to a specific brand? I like Trader Joes. This recipe would be great for Meatless Monday! – Kat
Nope– I just pick up small bags at the market where I shop– but I do love Trader Joes and get there every couple weeks– so I’ll check on theirs!! thanks Kat. — and meatless Monday. sounds like a good practical idea!