Description
This Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is a delightful combination of roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kale, pecans, cheddar cheese, and a flavorful dressing. A satisfying and nutritious salad that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Ingredients
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For the roasted veggies
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2” chunks
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 400 g (15oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 6-7 cups curly kale, shredded 200g
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, chopped or sliced
- 1/4 cup dried sour cherries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the dressing
- 4 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Massage the kale with a pinch of salt.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing until combined.
- Add all the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl and pour over the dressing. Add the roasted sweet potato and chickpeas.
- Toss together until all the salad is fully dressed and serve immediately.
Add the sweet potatoes and chickpeas to the prepared baking sheet with the olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Toss to coat and spread out evenly on the pan.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until tender, tossing halfway through the cooking time. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes while the sweet potatoes are cooking. Set aside.
Notes
- Be sure to dry the chickpeas after rinsing with kitchen paper, otherwise, they won’t crisp up.
- Make ahead of time by letting the veggies cool and tossing together. Dress just before serving.
- Eat warm or cold, whichever takes your fancy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg