Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A rich and balanced salad combining the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, the crunch of nuts and the freshness of kale, bound by a creamy dressing.
This salad combines varied textures — the softness of roasted sweet potato, the crunch of nuts and the tenderness of dried fruit — to create a complete and festive dish.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 1/2 lbs (approx. 700g) sweet potatoes (2 medium or 3 small)
- 🫗 1 tbsp olive oil
- 🫗 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 🫗 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 🫗 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 🫗 1 bunch kale (about 10 cups chopped)
- 🫗 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 🫗 Pecans (lightly toasted if desired)
- 🫗 1/2 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 🫗 2 oz (1/2 cup) crumbled goat cheese
- 🫗 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 🫗 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 🫗 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 🫗 1 garlic clove, minced
- 🫗 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 🫗 1/2 tsp salt
- 🫗 1/8 tsp black pepper
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Roast:** Season the sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper, then roast until tender.
**Prepare the dressing:** Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil until emulsified.
**Assemble:** In a large bowl, mix the kale with the dressing, then add the roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apples, pecans, cranberries (or pomegranate seeds) and goat cheese.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
💡 Chef Tips
To make the kale more tender, massage it with a small amount of the dressing a few minutes before adding the other ingredients.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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