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Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad for a Fresh Flavor Boost

This Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad combines sweet and hearty ingredients, ensuring a nutrient-rich dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes cubed
  • 4 cups Kale washed, stems removed
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese optional, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup for a vegan option use maple syrup
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential seasonings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, wash the kale, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes until tender.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic. Adjust with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the kale, toss to combine, and fold in the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
  5. Optionally, crumble feta cheese over the salad. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Kale should be massaged to soften the leaves. Store the dressing separately to maintain salad freshness.

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