Wholesome Kale Sweet Potato Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and tangy cranberries, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Kale: 1 bunch
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 medium
- Cranberries: 1/2 cup, dried
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and dicing them into 1-inch cubes, then drizzling with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ROAST for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Wash and dry the kale thoroughly, removing tough stems and tearing into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the kale in a bowl with a pinch of salt and drizzle of olive oil for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes with the kale once cooled slightly.
- Dress the salad with a mixture of the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add dried cranberries and toss everything together.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish as desired.
Notes
Great served with feta cheese or walnuts on top. Can be made ahead of time; just mix the ingredients right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kale salad, sweet potato salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, easy salad recipe