Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Almond Butter Dressing
Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Almond Butter Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully combines the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the robust flavor of fresh kale. Topped with a creamy almond butter dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with health benefits. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a satisfying side dish, it promises to delight your taste buds while nourishing your body.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (400g), peeled and diced
- 4 cups kale leaves (120g), chopped
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter (60g)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (15g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (30g)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (40g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While sweet potatoes roast, rinse kale, remove stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together almond butter, lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Once sweet potatoes are roasted and slightly cooled, add them to the bowl with kale. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Top with chopped nuts and dried cranberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg