Arugula, Sweet Potato, and Walnut Salad With Dashi "Vinaigrette" Recipe

Name: Arugula, Sweet Potato, and Walnut Salad With Dashi "Vinaigrette" Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound (500g) sweet potatoes in jackets, poked all over with a fork; 1 cup walnut halves (3 ounces; 90g), crumbled; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cups (475ml) cold water; 1/4 ounce dried kombu (8g; about one 5- by 2-inch piece); 1/4 ounce dried bonito flakes (8g; 1 loosely packed cup); 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce; 4 cups arugula (2 1/2 ounces; 70g); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prep 5m

Cook 20m

Total 25m

This sweet potato, arugula, and walnut salad is made even more delicious with a unique dashi "vinaigrette" that combines the flavors of kombu, bonito flakes, and soy sauce. The perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory in every bite.