Yeast Free Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
Total time45 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
4.7
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Roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, toasted pumpkin seeds, and jewel-bright cranberries come together in a bowl that feels genuinely celebratory ā the kind of salad that converts skeptics. The turmeric tahini dressing is the real star here: creamy, golden, and built from fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, honey, and warming spices that make every forkful interesting. Avoiding yeast can quietly complicate dressings and condiments, since vinegars, certain sweeteners, and store-bought sauces often sneak it in ā but this dressing relies entirely on tahini, lemon, and whole spices, so there's nothing to second-guess. Massaging the kale with a little olive oil and salt is a small step that pays off big, softening the leaves into something tender and almost silky rather than tough and bitter. Caramelized edges on the sweet potato cubes add a natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy tahini and the tart pop of cranberries. A handful of pomegranate arils on top is optional but genuinely worth it for the color and brightness they bring. This is the kind of nourishing, vibrant bowl you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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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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