Sweet Potato Kale Salad
This salad recipe is simple, yet flavorful with roasted sweet potatoes, tangy parmesan cheese and a creamy dressing.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Sweet Potato:
- 1 large sweet potato - peeled and chopped small
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Kale Mix:
- 1 bunch kale - destemmed, washed and ripped into small pieces
- 1 lemon, juiced - (about 3 Tbsp)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Avocado Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lemon, juiced - (about 3 Tbsp)
- ¾ cup water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove - minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into small cubes. In a bowl, combine seasonings and toss with the sweet potato until it's completely covered.
- Baking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 18 minutes or until sweet potato is cooked and edges are slightly crispy.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 2 mins. Pour sweet potato onto air fryer rack and bake for 16-18 minutes. Give a quick toss halfway through.
- Remove the kale from the stem and rip into small bite size pieces. Wash and dry the kale, then add to a large bowl. Add fresh lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp olive oil to the bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the kale and "massage" it for 2-3 minutes. This will help to break down the kale and make it easier to digest.
- Add in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and toss together.
- In a blender, combine the salad dressing ingredients: ripe avocado, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend on low until smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scoop the dressing into a small bowl.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the salad. Toss together and add to serving plates.
- Drizzle the dressing overtop of each plate with a spoon. You can also add dressing directly to the large bowl and toss together then.
Recipe Notes:
- The sweet potato can either be baked or cooked in an air fryer. I've included instructions for both.
- This salad can be meal-prepped for easy lunches. Add to mason jars in this order: a spoonful of avocado dressing at the bottom, kale, then roasted sweet potato on top. When you're ready to eat, give them a quick shake and eat with a fork.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 242kcal
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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