Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Blueberries, Beets, and Honey Tahini Dressing Recipe
This vibrant Sweet Potato Salad combines nutrient-rich kale, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and beets with a luscious honey tahini dressing. Enhanced with crunchy pecans and juicy blueberries, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweetness, earthiness, and zest, making it a wholesome and refreshing meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cooking sweet potatoes and beets if starting raw)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced shallot or onion
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. salt
Salad
- 8 cups chopped, packed kale leaves
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium cooked sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 2 cups cooked cubed beets
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, tahini, minced garlic, shallot or onion, ground cumin, and salt until smooth and well combined. Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped kale as the base. Layer the chopped tomatoes, cooked and chopped sweet potatoes, sliced bell pepper, fresh blueberries, sliced red onion, and cooked cubed beets over the kale to create a colorful and nutrient-dense mix.
- Add nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top of the layered salad ingredients to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle with the desired amount of the honey tahini dressing. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly or serve the dressing on the side. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can roast the sweet potatoes beforehand to enhance their sweetness and texture.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- The dressing can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to save time.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Massage the kale lightly with a pinch of salt and a little olive oil before assembling for a tender texture.
Keywords: sweet potato salad, kale salad, honey tahini dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, kale sweet potato salad, nutrient rich salad
