‘Inner Goddess’ Balsamic Glazed Sweet Potato, Pecan Salad. – Gourmet Safari

Ingredients

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or raw, unpasteurized honey
• 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, about 2 large
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 red, orange or yellow pepper, cubed
• ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted
• 3 tablespoons parsley, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (or dairy-free alternative)
• Black sesame seeds (white or brown Ok too)
• A splash of love