Mushroom Free Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
Total time45 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
4.7
(3)
Caramelized sweet potato cubes, massaged curly kale, and a golden turmeric tahini dressing ā this salad is the kind of bowl that makes you forget you're eating something genuinely good for you. The sweet potatoes get roasted at high heat until their edges crisp and deepen, bringing a natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy, slightly bitter kale. Massaging the kale with olive oil and salt is the move that transforms it from tough and chewy into something tender and almost silky, so every bite feels intentional rather than virtuous. The dressing comes together in minutes ā tahini, lemon, honey, turmeric, ginger, and garlic whisked into a pourable, warmly spiced sauce that ties the whole thing together. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch, and the dried cranberries bring little bursts of tart sweetness that keep each forkful interesting. Everything here is straightforward produce, pantry staples, and seeds ā no hidden fungi, no ambiguous broths or blends to second-guess. Finish it with pomegranate arils if you have them, and you've got a salad that looks as stunning as it tastes.
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2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb total), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large bunch curly kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
ā cup raw pumpkin seeds
ā cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or lightly sweetened with apple juice)
For the dressing
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp raw honey
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2ā3 tbsp warm water, to thin
¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
¼ cup pomegranate arils (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Spread the sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil, then sprinkle with the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread into a single layer.
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