Kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes and apples

Portions:

Preparation:

20 minutes

Colorful, nutritious, and bursting with freshness, this kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes and apples proves that healthy food can also be ultra-indulgent. The slightly softened kale, warm caramelized sweet potatoes, and crunchy Quebec crunchy create a delicious interplay of textures and flavors. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, it's just as welcome at lunch as it is at dinner.

Ingredients

For the dressing:

6 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

1 small French shallot, finely chopped

1 small clove of garlic, pressed

Salt and pepper to taste

For the roasted sweet potatoes:

3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

For the salad :

7 cups kale, coarsely chopped

2 cups of curly lettuce

1 cup baby spinach

1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds

1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

1/3 cup dried cranberries

2 Ambrosia apples, sliced

1 cup goat cheese

Preparation

For the dressing :

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together well.
Measure out 125 ml (1/2 cup) of dressing for cooking the sweet potatoes, set aside the rest of the dressing.

For sweet potatoes in an air fryer:

Pour 125 ml (1/2 cup) of dressing into a large bowl and add the sweet potato cubes. Coat them well.
Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 410°F (210°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until golden brown and tender. Let cool.

For assembly:

Place the kale in a large salad bowl. Pour in 1 tablespoon of dressing and a pinch of salt, then massage gently with your fingers to soften the kale.
Add the curly lettuce, spinach, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, warm roasted sweet potatoes, and apple slices. Add the rest of the dressing and toss well.
Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Serve.

Tips and tricks

Choose a firm, fresh apple, such asAmbrosia, Honeycrisp, Gala, or Cortland, for the perfect contrast to roasted vegetables.
Massage the kale for a few minutes with a little oil or dressing before adding the other ingredients: it will be more tender and flavorful.
Roast the sweet potatoes at a high temperature to achieve a nice caramelization without them becoming mushy.
A little cheese (feta, goat cheese, or mild cheddar) or a few toasted nuts add even more depth and texture.