ROASTED SWEET POTATO & KALE SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Perfect for any season,

this smokey sweet potato & kale salad can be served as a side dish,

or as a comforting main meal

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 small shallot, diced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey

2 tsp soy sauce

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad

2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped (about 6-8 cups)

1 avocado

1/4 cup italian parsley

salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.

Place chopped sweet potatoes on baking sheet and toss with olive oil.

In small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt & pepper.

Sprinkle mixture over sweet potatoes and toss well, making sure to coat potatoes.

Roast sweet potatoes in oven for 25-30 min, unter tender when poked with fork.

While sweet potatoes are cooking,

heat sesame oil in saucepan over low-medium heat.

Add shallots, salt & pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add ginger and garlic, and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Reduce heat and add vinegar, honey and soy sauce.

10.

Slowly whisk in olive oil.

11.

Place kale in salad bowl.

12.

Drizzle 1 to 2 tbsp of dressing and massage kale with hands.

Kale should be soft and tender.

13.

Add roasted sweet potatoes and drizzle with more dressing.

14.

Top with parsley sprigs and avocado (sliced, chopped of halved).

Enoy!