Rotisserie Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

This rotisserie chicken and roasted sweet potato salad is the perfect anti-inflammatory dinner. Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants like beta carotene, while chicken provides lean protein to keep you full and satisfied. Tossed with fresh greens, apples and a tangy-sweet dressing, this salad is a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cubed (½-inch; about 5 cups)
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 8 cups loosely packed baby arugula
  • 2½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 small honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower seeds, divided