Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279kcal
My kale and sweet potato salad has roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, feta, and pepitas with a honey-Dijon dressing. No tahini needed — meal prep friendly for up to 3 days.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 oz kale stems removed and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pepitas toasted
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast the sweet potatoes. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges. Let cool slightly.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Massage the kale. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over the kale and massage with your hands for about 1 minute, until the leaves darken in color and soften.
- Assemble. Add roasted sweet potatoes, cranberries, feta, and pepitas to the kale. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Massaging the kale with dressing (not just oil) means every leaf gets flavor, not just a coating — this is the key to the recipe
- Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for caramelized edges; lower temps won't give you that sweet-savory contrast
- Two medium sweet potatoes should equal about 1 lb total
- For crunchier pepitas, add them just before serving
- Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Kale holds up well and won't wilt like lettuce.
- Best served cold or at room temperature. No reheating needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15463IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 2mg
