Description
A vibrant and hearty Smoky Sweet Potato Kale Salad tossed with a spicy hot ginger dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes
- peeled and cubed (½ to 1 inch cubes)
- olive oil spray or olive oil for drizzling
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 to 2 bunches of curly green or tuscan kale
- stems removed and torn into pieces (about 6 to 8 cups)
- ¼ cup roasted pepitas
- furikake seasoning (optional)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 small shallot
- diced (or diced red onion)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- minced
- 3 tablespoons red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle chili powder.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine the torn kale with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands until slightly wilted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot ginger dressing ingredients: toasted sesame oil, shallot, ginger, minced garlic, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before adding them to the kale.
- Pour the hot ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with roasted pepitas and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Smoky Sweet Potato Kale Salad!
Notes
Adjust the spiciness of the dressing by adding more or less ginger and chili powder according to your taste. This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Smoky Sweet Potato Kale Salad, Hot Ginger Dressing, healthy salad, sweet potato salad, kale salad