Kale Sweet Potato Salad
A vibrant salad featuring earthy kale, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and tart cranberries, drizzled with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Kale: 4 cups, chopped
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- Dried Cranberries: 1/2 cup
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Wash and dry the kale, removing thick stems and tearing leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the kale with olive oil and salt for about 2 minutes.
- Add cranberries to the kale.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes with the kale and cranberries, adding extra olive oil if desired.
- Toss everything gently together.
Notes
For added protein, feel free to toss in grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas. Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Kale Salad, Sweet Potato Salad, Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian, Roasted Vegetables