Jennifer Garner Any Protein Arugula Salad

5 from 1 vote

I am back with another salad recipe I was inspired to try – and trust me when I say, you will love this arugula salad too.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Salad and Greens

Cuisine American-Inspired

Servings -3

Calories 798 kcal

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Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potatoes into halves. Drizzle with olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper and place flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients together in a blender and blending until smooth. Set aside.
Blanch the green beans and broccoli (if desired). Bring a medium-large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans and broccoli florets and cook for 3-5 minutes, until al dente (just tender with still a bit of a bite). Drain and then add vegetables to an ice bath (ice cubes with water in a bowl) for 3-4 minutes. Finally remove vegetables from the ice bath and pat dry. Alternatively you could steam the vegetables to your desired doneness.
To enjoy immediately, once the sweet potatoes are roasted, assemble the salad by adding arugula, broccoli, beans, nuts and cheese to a bowl. Toss with dressing and then add the sweet potato halves. Add your favourite protein if desired and enjoy!
To enjoy as a meal prep salad, fully cool the cooked sweet potatoes and then assemble salads in meal prep containers, along with your favourite protein if desired, keeping the dressing separate. Then, store in the fridge for 3-4 days and enjoy for lunch or dinner.

This recipe is easily customizable to your tastes! If you prefer a dressing without sundried tomatoes, simply make the dressing as above without blending in the sundried tomatoes - then you only have to whisk the dressing together.
You can add ANY protein to this salad that you prefer!
If you don't love broccoli, double up on green beans; if you don't love green beans, double up on broccoli. Alternatively, you can substitute with 2 cups of another favourite vegetable.