Kale Sweet Potato Salad
A vibrant explosion of flavors and textures featuring roasted sweet potatoes, hearty kale, and tart cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Kale
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Optional: Feta Cheese or Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prep the sweet potatoes by scrubbing, peeling (if preferred), and cutting them into bite-sized cubes.
- Season the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them onto a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the kale by removing the leaves from the stems and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the kale, and massage the leaves to soften them.
- Toss in the dried cranberries with the kale.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes with the kale and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Serve with crumbled feta cheese and nuts, if desired.
Notes
For a different flavor, replace olive oil with avocado oil. This salad can be prepared ahead of time; just wait to add cranberries and nuts until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: kale salad, sweet potato salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe