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The Best Kale Salad

This killer kale salad is my go-to salad. If I didn’t share it with you all i would be doing you an injustice! It’s hearty, a little sweet, and so delicious with the addition of roasted sweet potatoes. You can make this as a meal itself or serve it as a side dish. Not only that, it’s a dream for meal prepping. Make a big batch in the beginning of the week even after days of sitting in the fridge, it still won’t be soggy!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Salad, Kale, Kale Salad, Winter Salad
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 488kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale chopped and stems removed
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup Craisins
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1 sweet potato chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp grainy or dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Wash, then cube the sweet potato. Transfer to a plate and microwave until soft (should take 6-8 minutes depending on the size of cubes).
  • Put the cooked sweet potato on to a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika. Roast for 20 minutes or until crispy on the outside.
  • White the potato is roasting, prepare the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a bottle with a lid, mason jar or small container and shaking well.
  • Prep the kale by pulling the leafy part away from the stem, then rinsing/squeezing under cold water. Pat dry with some paper towel and chop into smaller pieces.
  • Transfer the kale to a large bowl, add in the chopped apple, walnuts, Craisins and pepitas.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Top with roasted sweet potato and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 36.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 8.5g | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg