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Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing Bliss

  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with flavors and textures. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy chickpeas, and fresh herbs creates a delightful salad that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • cut into match sticks
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • drained and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 5–6 cups shredded kale
  • 1 cup mixed herbs: basil
  • dill
  • parsley
  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • chopped
  • 1 avocado
  • sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Honey Mustard Dressing: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the sweet potato matchsticks and chickpeas with olive oil, sesame seeds, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, prepare the honey mustard dressing by whisking together olive oil, dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, honey, tahini, lemon juice, and vinegar in a bowl.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the shredded kale, mixed herbs, chopped cucumbers, and avocado.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are done, let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
  7. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss everything together gently.
  8. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add a protein of your choice for extra heartiness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 455 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 470 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: Sweet Potato Kale Salad, Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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