Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato and Baby Kale Salad is a hearty, nutrient-packed dish featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, tender baby kale, cranberries, feta, and walnuts tossed in a bright honey Dijon dressing. Perfect as a healthy lunch, satisfying dinner, or flavorful meal-prep salad.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
For the Salad
3 cups baby kale
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Dressing
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
3. Cook the Quinoa
Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
4. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
5. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl combine roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, baby kale, dried cranberries, feta, and walnuts.
6. Toss and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Massage baby kale with a little olive oil if you prefer a softer texture.
Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or salmon for extra protein.
This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
You can substitute goat cheese for feta or pecans for walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg