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Sweet Potato Kale Salad

A hearty salad full of all the fall flavors with sweet potato, avocado, and drizzled with a honey mustard dressing!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Chopped Kale
  • 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Pepita Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Honey Mustard Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Garlic Clove grated
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
    2 Sweet Potatoes
  • Add to a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
    2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • In a small bowl, mix together, cumin, paprika, garlic power, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.
    2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Sprinkle about 2/3's of the seasoning mixture over the sweet potatoes and stir together.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the sweet potatoes roast, drain and rinse the chickpeas.
    1 can Chickpeas
  • After the 15 minutes are up, add the chickpeas to the sheet pan, sprinkle with the remaining seasoning mixture and stir using a spatula.
  • Place bake in the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Add the kale to a large bowl. Drizzle in about 3 tablespoons of dressing. Gently massage the dressing into the kale and let sit while the potatoes and chickpeas finish roasting.
    1 bag Chopped Kale
  • When the sweet potatoes are done and fork-tender, let them cool slightly.
  • To prepare the salad, add the sweet potatoes and chickpeas to the kale. Cut up the avocado and add to the top of the salad.
    1 Avocado
  • Sprinkle in the dried cranberries and the pepita seeds.
    1/2 cup Dried Cranberries, 1/2 cup Pepita Seeds
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Honey Mustard Dressing:

  • In a mason jar, combine olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, the grated garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
    1/3 cup Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons Honey, 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 1 Garlic Clove, 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt and Pepper
  • Shake to combine.
  • Store in the fridge for about a week. The dressing might separate while it sets so be sure to give it a good shake before serving!
Keyword honey mustard dressing, honey mustard salad, kale salad, sweet potato kale salad, sweet potato salad, sweet potato side dish, thanksgiving side