Next up as #3 in my '100 30 Minute Meals Series' is this Kale & Sweet Potato Salad. Made with nutritious kale, tender sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and honey mustard dressing. Fresh & perfect for fall.
Why You'll Love this Kale & Sweet Potato Salad:
- Comes together in just 30 minutes!
- Sweet & Savory. Tender sweet potatoes and sweet, tangy honey mustard paired with salty, savory feta cheese & chickpeas.
- Fresh & Nourishing. This salad is chock-full of feel good ingredients that are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant based protein.
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Key Ingredients:
- Fresh Kale: Sturdy and nutritious, kale is roughly torn and massaged until tender.
- Sweet Potatoes & Chickpeas: Quickly roasted together until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- Feta Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds: Toppings too creaminess and crunch.
- Honey Mustard Dressing: To finish it off, this sweet and tangy dressing pairs wonderfully with the other ingredients.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, just double check that all store bought ingredients, especially honey mustard and feta cheese, are certified gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free/Vegan: Omit the feta cheese or swap it for a dairy-free version such as VioLife Just Like Feta. Use a dairy-free dressing, or dairy-free (and honey free if vegan) honey mustard such as Follow Your Heart.
Recipe Variations:
- Add Quinoa, Farro, or even Couscous to bulk up this salad and make it even more filling.
- Swap Chickpeas for lentils, black beans, or cauliflower.
- Add Fruit such as diced apples or dried cranberries.
- Add Poultry or Fish. Grilled chicken or a filet of salmon are both fantastic on the salad.
Tips & Notes:
- Air-Fryer Version: Sweet potatoes and chickpeas can also be cooked in an air fryer. Line the basket if needed, toss with EVOO, salt & pepper, and cook at 400F for 12-18 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Massage Your Kale: After washing and drying, roughly chop or tear kale, and massage it for a minute or two. Kale is naturally a bit tough, and massaging breaks down the fibers and softens it.
- Let sweet potatoes are chickpeas cool for a few minutes after roasting.
Storage:
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If meal prepping, store salad in an airtight container without the dressing for up to 4 days.
More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:
- Sausage, Kale, & White Bean Soup
- Creamy Ravioli Soup with Sausage
- Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon
- Roasted Broccoli Salad
- Brown Rice Salad with Feta
Recipe
Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Made with nutritious kale, tender sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and honey mustard dressing. Fresh & perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves torn
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓-½ cup honey mustard dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 425°F (220°C).
- Prep Sweet Potatoes & Chickpeas: Pat chickpeas dry. On a lined baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Bake for 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are slightly crisp. Let cool slightly.
- Prep Kale: Wash, dry, and massage kale until tender.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kale, pumpkin seeds, and feta. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve.
Notes
- Air-Fryer Version: Sweet potatoes and chickpeas can also be cooked in an air fryer. Line the basket if needed, toss with EVOO, salt & pepper, and cook at 400F for 12-18 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Massage Your Kale: After washing and drying, roughly chop or tear kale, and massage it for a minute or two. Kale is naturally a bit tough, and massaging breaks down the fibers and softens it.
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 18gFiber: 9gSugar: 7g
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Must Love Garlic says
Quick, easy, and so flavorful.