Sweetpotato Power Salad
CREATED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA SWEETPOTATO COMMISSION BY:
CAROL BROWN, MEBANE, NC
Course: lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer meals, Summer Salad, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 495kcal
- 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)
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.
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Power Salad
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 26808IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 41g