Sweetpotato Power Salad
CREATED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA SWEETPOTATO COMMISSION BY:
CAROL BROWN, MEBANE, NC
CAROL BROWN, MEBANE, NC
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-6 Sweetpotatoes, peeled and diced to yield 6 cups
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 ½ bunch curly kale, rinsed and chopped to yield 7-8 cups
- Juice of ½ large lemon
- 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large avocado, pitted and diced
- ½ cup cranberries
- ½ cup coarsely chopped almonds
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ – ¾ cup Feta or Goat Cheese
For the Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (or white vinegar)
Instructions
- PREHEAT OVEN: 375 degreesIn large bowl place sweetpotatoes. In small bowl, whisk together lightly: 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss on sweetpotatoes and place potatoes on large sheet pan and bake 35-40 minutes until tender and flip once during baking. **This step can be done the night before.
- PREPARE DRESSING: Whisk together 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, and ¼ cup balsamic vinegar.
- PREPARE KALE: Place chopped kale in large bowl. In small bowl, whisk lightly together: 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, juice of ½ large lemon. Pour over kale and massage with hands until mixed, about 1 minute.
- This softens and tenderizes the kale. Add to bowl cranberries, almonds, red onion, avocado, sweetpotatoes and cheese. Toss with salad dressing and serve. Serve with warm multigrain bread and enjoy a healthy lunch. This recipe is “VEGAN” friendly (if you omit cheese). Serve & Enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Power Salad
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
495
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
626
mg
27
%
Potassium
1094
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
26808
IU
536
%
Vitamin C
85
mg
103
%
Calcium
403
mg
40
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
41
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 1094mgFiber: 13gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 26808IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 403mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 41g