Kale Sweet Potato Salad
A vibrant salad combining the earthiness of kale with the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, enhanced with nuts and feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Kale, chopped
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes, cubed
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans, chopped
- ⅓ cup Dried Cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper for about 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Prepare the kale by rinsing, chopping, and massaging with olive oil and salt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the sweet potatoes with the kale, feta, nuts, and cranberries.
- Dress the salad with a mix of apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
For a vegan option, skip the feta and use tahini in the dressing. Can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: kale salad, sweet potato, healthy salad, vegetarian recipes, nutritious salad