California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad

Name: California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup tahini; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; ½ teaspoon dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Lots of freshly ground black pepper; 2-3 tablespoons warm water, to thin the dressing; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium to large sweet potato, cut into ½ inch cubes (or 2 cups cubed sweet potato); 1 bunch of Tuscan kale, stems removed and very finely chopped (or 8-10 cups chopped kale); ½ cup dried cranberries; 1 avocado, sliced or diced; ½ cup wasabi peas* (or roasted salted chickpeas), for crunch; ½ cup shelled roasted pistachios; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Sprinkle of sea salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Gorgeous California roasted sweet potato kale salad with dried cranberries, avocado, sweet & spicy pistachios and a creamy tahini dressing. This vegan sweet potato kale salad is bursting with flavor and easy to customize with additional protein! The perfect veggie-packed lunch or dinner during the week.

Updated at: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:13:24 GMT