Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale salad with a maple tahini dressing topped with pecans and dried cranberries

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized sweet potato, , peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • sea salt
  • 1 large bunch of kale
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup (55 grams) pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F/205°C. Add the diced sweet potato to a baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil then sprinkle the cumin and cayenne over the top. Mix with your hands until the sweet potato is well coated. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender.
  2. Moving onto the kale, cut out the tough ribs of the kale and discard. Thinly slice the kale into ribbons and add to a large bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the kale and massage the leaves with your fingers until the leaves become tender and soft. Add the chopped cilantro and toss to combine.
  3. Next, add the dressing ingredients to a small jar. Shake to mix and taste for more seasoning if desired.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato to the bowl of kale. Add the pecans and dried cranberries and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

serving

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 386

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