Sweet Potato Tahini Salad
This Sweet Potato Tahini Salad is a hearty, zesty salad that is full of all the best flavors! The sweet potatoes and carrots are roasted to perfection before being tossed with avocado, kale, and quinoa. A drizzle of a lemon tahini dressing and a sprinkle of pistachios makes this salad the best salad you've ever had!
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and chopped
- 3 Large Carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Avocado
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
- 6 cups Kale
- 1/3 cup Pistachios
- Goat Cheese
Lemon Tahini Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes and carrots to about 1 inch cubes.2 Sweet Potatoes, 3 Large Carrots
- Add sweet potatoes to a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.1 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, Salt and Pepper
- Roast for about 15 minutes, then add in the carrots to roast for another 20 minutes.
- After the vegetables are done, let cool slightly.
- Add kale to a large bowl and drizzle over half the dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale with your hands.6 cups Kale
- Add in sliced avocado, a scoop of quinoa, and some crumbles of goat cheese.1 Avocado, 1 cup Cooked Quinoa, Goat Cheese
- Then add in some of the roasted sweet potatoes and carrots, topped with a drizzle more of the tahini dressing and a sprinkle of pistachios.1/3 cup Pistachios
- Serve and enjoy!
Lemon Tahini Dressing:
- In a mason jar, add in tahini, olive oil, zest of half a lemon, juice of the whole lemon, honey, grated garlic, salt and pepper.1/3 cup Tahini, 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Lemon, 1 tablespoon Honey, 1 Garlic Clove, Salt and Pepper
- Close and shake until everything is fully combined!