Description
The Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that blends roasted sweet potatoes with kale and a variety of toppings to create a salad that’s full of texture and flavor. The sweet potatoes are roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, while the kale is massaged with a vinaigrette to soften its toughness, making it more enjoyable to eat. The addition of cranberries, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds adds a wonderful contrast to the sweet potatoes, creating a perfectly balanced salad. Whether you’re enjoying it as a side dish or as a main meal, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (stems removed, chopped)
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette (lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp roasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- Optional: 1/2 cup chickpeas or avocado slices
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Massage the Kale
- In a large bowl, add chopped kale and vinaigrette.
- Massage with hands for 2–3 minutes until softened and glossy.
- Assemble the Salad
- Add roasted sweet potatoes to the kale.
- Toss in cranberries, feta, and pepitas.
- Add chickpeas or avocado if using.
- Serve & Style
- Plate in shallow bowls or on a platter.
- Garnish with extra seeds or herbs.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For extra flavor and crunch, top the salad with toasted pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of tahini dressing. It’s delicious served warm or chilled, making it a versatile meal or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting + Tossing
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 180g)
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~5g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Sweet Potato Kale Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, Kale and Sweet Potato Recipe, Autumn Salad with Sweet Potato, Healthy Kale Sweet Potato Salad