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Sweetpotato Power Salad

Sweetpotato Power Salad is a hearty, nutrient-packed dish featuring roasted sweetpotatoes, massaged kale, chickpeas, avocado, cranberries, and crunchy almonds. Tossed with a maple-balsamic dressing and finished with feta or goat cheese, this vibrant salad delivers a satisfying balance of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors.
CREATED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA SWEETPOTATO COMMISSION BY:CAROL BROWN, MEBANE, NC
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer meals, Summer Salad, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 495kcal

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 degrees
    In 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: 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