Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
A hearty kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, feta, pumpkin seeds, and a bright lemon-maple dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet inside to heat.
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Step 2
Prepare the sweet potato and red onion, then rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas. Arrange them on the hot baking sheet and toss with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper.
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Step 3
Roast until the sweet potato is browned and tender, turning everything once halfway through. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Whisk the lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic with the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ⅛ tsp (1 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper until combined.
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Step 5
Place the prepared kale in a large bowl with the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and about one-third of the dressing. Massage gently until the leaves soften and turn glossy.
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Step 6
Add the roasted mixture and remaining dressing to the kale, then toss gently. Fold in the feta and pumpkin seeds and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the kale and other produce thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Unwashed produce may carry soil or microorganisms.
- The oven and baking sheet present a burn hazard.
- Cooked leftovers held at room temperature too long can support microbial growth.