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Sweet Potato Kale Salad: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Combo

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This Sweet Potato Kale Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, and your choice of wholesome toppings like avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, or feta. Tossed with a flavorful dressing, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or meal prep option. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily adaptable.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 bunch curly kale, de-stemmed and chopped

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Optional Toppings:

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • ½ avocado, sliced or diced

  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries

  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ cup chickpeas (roasted or plain)

  • 2 tbsp tahini or dressing of choice

Instructions

  • Roast the Sweet Potatoes
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.

  • Massage the Kale
    Place chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for 1–2 minutes until it softens and darkens in color.

  • Assemble the Salad
    Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the bowl of kale. Toss to combine. Add your preferred toppings like quinoa, avocado, feta, or chickpeas.

  • Dress and Serve
    Drizzle with tahini or your favorite dressing. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Keep wet toppings like avocado separate if prepping ahead.

  • For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds before serving.

  • Can be made vegan by omitting feta or using a vegan alternative.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Roasting + Mixing
  • Cuisine: Modern / Health-conscious
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: ~280 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg