Description
This Smoky Sweet Potato Kale Salad is a delightful blend of roasted sweet potatoes, fresh kale, and a spicy hot ginger dressing that brings warmth and flavor to every bite.
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
- hot ginger dressing
- 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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle chili powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the hot ginger dressing by whisking together sesame oil, shallot, ginger, garlic, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and olive oil in a bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the torn kale and roasted pepitas. Drizzle with the hot ginger dressing and toss to combine.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool for a few minutes before adding them to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, sprinkling with furikake seasoning if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider including chickpeas or grilled chicken in the salad. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- 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, roasted sweet potatoes, kale salad