Roasted Sweet Potato Chicken Kale Salad Food

CALIFORNIA ROASTED SWEET POTATO KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add cubed sweet potatoes onto the pan and drizzle with olive oil; toss well to coat the sweet potatoes in oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender, flipping halfway through.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing: tahini, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, pure maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and water. I like to start with 2 tablespoons of water, but you may need 3 total tablespoons to achieve a creamy dressing that is easily pourable. You'll want to be able to coat all of the kale nicely so a thinner dressing is better. Set dressing aside.
• Add the finely chopped kale to a large bowl and pour the dressing over. Use a tongs to coat the kale with the dressing; you REALLY want to get it mixed well so toss together for a few minutes to help breakdown the kale. Allow the dressing to sit with the kale for 15 minutes or longer to help the kale marinate with the dressing. Add in your roasted sweet potato cubes, cranberries, avocado and wasabi peas or roasted chickpeas. Give the salad a gentle toss to combine.
• Finally make your sweet and spicy pistachios: place pistachio in a skillet over medium heat. Toast nutes for 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently until they turn just slightly golden then turn off heat and immediately add in maple syrup, cayenne pepper and sea salt. Stir for 15 more seconds to coat pistachios, then transfer to a piece of parchment paper to cool for a few minutes. Pistachios may stick together so try to spread them in an even layer when they are cooling. Slightly chop once they're a little cool and place them on the salad. Enjoy! Salad keeps well for 3-4 days. Serves 4-6

SWEET POTATO, KALE & CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Toss sweet potatoes with oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast, turning once, until tender and lightly browned and crispy on the outside, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool before assembling bowls.
• Transfer 2 tablespoons peanut dressing into each of 4 small lidded containers; refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• Divide kale among 4 single-serving containers (about 1 1/2 cups each). Top each with one-fourth of the roasted sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup chicken. Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• Just before serving, drizzle each salad with 1 portion of peanut dressing and toss well to coat. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts.

KALE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and move to one half of sheet. Arrange chicken on other half. Bake until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; chop chicken into pieces.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes, chicken, and kale with dressing and sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO KALE SALAD WITH CREAMY HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425° F.2. On a baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, olive oil, sesame seeds, chili powder, paprika, onion powded, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat. Bake 20 minutes, toss everything, then bake another 20 minutes, until the chickpeas are crisp and the sweet potatoes tender.3. Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the kale, herbs, and cucumbers. 4. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, whisking until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a few tablespoons over the kale and massage the dressing into the greens. 5. Toss the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas in with the salad. Add more dressing and toss to combine. Top the salad with avocado and feta. Enjoy!