Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish that combines the earthy flavors of roasted sweet potatoes with the crispness of fresh kale. This nutritious salad is drizzled with a tangy dijon dressing, making it an explosion of flavors in every bite. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch or as a stunning side dish at potlucks and gatherings. Enjoy this versatile recipe that can be tailored to your taste preferences while keeping meal prep simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 bunches of kale (washed and massaged)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- For the dressing: dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- While roasting, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, roasted sweet potatoes (once cooled), quinoa, raisins, pecans, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg