Sweet Potato Sorghum Salad

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2 1/2 cups sorghum, cooked
2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pecans, halves or pieces
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4-1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then roughly chop into 1/2″ cubes. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and gently toss to combine. Spread evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until edges begin to slightly brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

  2. In a separate bowl, add the cooked sorghum, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. Gently fold together until combined. Serve warm or at room temperature, or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Be sure not to over cook the sweet potatoes. If they are too soft, they will break apart when mixing with other ingredients.

If cooking sorghum instead, add 45-50 minutes to cooking time.



Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sorghum, cooked
2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pecans, halves or pieces
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4-1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then roughly chop into 1/2″ cubes. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and gently toss to combine. Spread evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until edges begin to slightly brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

  2. In a separate bowl, add the cooked sorghum, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. Gently fold together until combined. Serve warm or at room temperature, or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.


Notes

Be sure not to over cook the sweet potatoes. If they are too soft, they will break apart when mixing with other ingredients.

If cooking sorghum instead, add 45-50 minutes to cooking time.

Sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that you can serve like rice or quinoa or other whole grains.You can cook sorghum grain using your stovetop, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker or whatever option you prefer to prepare your favorite meals. Whole grain sorghum adds a hearty, nutty flavor to your favorite recipes. Use it in salads and in place of pasta and rice. Sorghum grain can also be toasted as a crunchy addition to a tossed salad. Be sure to check out our cooking tips library and get started with new and exciting recipes today.

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