Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Kale Salad
- 6 cups kale, lacinato or curly, tough stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
For the Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the kale. Place the thinly sliced kale in a large bowl. Add the sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the kale mixture. Using your hands, gently massage the kale for 1-2 minutes until it softens slightly. This helps break down the tough fibers and makes it more palatable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once the roasted sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the warm roasted sweet potatoes to the kale salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Kale Salad
- 6 cups kale, lacinato or curly, tough stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
For the Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the kale. Place the thinly sliced kale in a large bowl. Add the sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the kale mixture. Using your hands, gently massage the kale for 1-2 minutes until it softens slightly. This helps break down the tough fibers and makes it more palatable.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once the roasted sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the warm roasted sweet potatoes to the kale salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min