Sweetpotato Chipotle Salad
Sweetpotato Chipotle Salad features roasted sweetpotatoes seasoned with smoky chipotle, chili powder, and warm spices, tossed with tender massaged kale. Finished with a tangy herb vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, and fresh herbs, this salad delivers a bold, smoky flavor with a bright, fresh finish. Recipe developed for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by What Molly Made
Servings: 5
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 Medium North Carolina sweetpotatoes, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 tsp Chipotle powder
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Ground coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
- 2 cups Chopped kale
Dressing
- 6 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp Fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp Raw honey or agave
- 1/2 cup Light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweetpotato chunks with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, coriander, salt and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. While it’s cooling, place the kale in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of light olive oil. Use your fingers to massage the kale until softened. Add the sweetpotatoes to the kale and set aside to make the dressing.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid and shake well.
- Toss the dressing with the cooled sweetpotatoes and kale. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Chipotle Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
299
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Sodium
523
mg
23
%
Potassium
236
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
3746
IU
75
%
Vitamin C
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3746IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 4g