Kale & Sweet Potato Salad
featured in Protein-Packed Salads
This kale sweet potato salad is a nutritious and tasty option for a light lunch or dinner, with a variety of textures and flavors from roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy almonds, and tangy vinaigrette.
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Inspired by marthastewart.com
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 ½ cups diced sweet potatoes (300 g)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- olive oil, to taste
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (65 g)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
- ½ cup tahini (110 g)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
- 3 cups cooked quinoa (510 g)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion (75 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 765
- Fat 29g
- Carbs 103g
- Fiber 12g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 24g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the sweet potato is well-coated in the spices, then spread in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, chili powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and mix until well-coated. Spread the pumpkin seeds out on a separate baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven with the sweet potatoes and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted.
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine the tahini, remaining tablespoon of maple syrup, the lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix well, then add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the kale with olive oil. Massage with your hands until the kale is tender and has reduced in volume by about a third.
- Add the quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with about half of the tahini dressing and toss well.
- Serve with more dressing, if desired.
- Enjoy!
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Inspired by marthastewart.com