WALNUT AND KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO
I cannot stop making this zingy salad! The maple roasted sweet potatoes, walnuts, kale, and balsamic dressing are such satisfying combination of sweet and sour. This nutritional combination provides a mix of complex carbohydrates, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, supporting overall health, brain function, and immune system strength.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 8 cups kale washed, stems removed, and chopped
- 1 large sweet potato peeled, and chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup walnuts raw, chopped
For the dressing:
- 6 Tablespoons white or red balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
Instructions
Dressing:
- Add olive oil, vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Whisk to blend well. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
Salad:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place sweet potato in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, and a few dashes of salt.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until soft and edges are browned; about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place kale in a large bowl. Massage for 3 minutes until softened.
- When the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
- Add to the kale along with walnuts. Toss with dressing just before serving.
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