Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Avocado Dressing

Facts

Ingredients:

• Sweet Potato:
• 1 large sweet potato - peeled and chopped small
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• Kale Mix:
• 1 bunch kale - destemmed, washed and ripped into small pieces
• 1 lemon, juiced - (about 3 Tbsp)
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Avocado Dressing:
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 lemon, juiced - (about 3 Tbsp)
• ¾ cup water
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove - minced
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Peel and chop the sweet potato into small cubes. In a bowl, combine seasonings and toss with the sweet potato until its completely covered.
• Step 2: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 18 minutes or until sweet potato is cooked and edges are slightly crispy.
• Step 3: Remove the kale from the stem and rip into small bite size pieces. Wash and dry the kale, then add to a large bowl. Add fresh lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp olive oil to the bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the kale and massage it for 2-3 minutes. This will help to break down the kale and make it easier to digest.
• Step 4: Add in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and toss together.
• Step 5: In a blender, combine the salad dressing ingredients: ripe avocado, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend on low until smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scoop the dressing into a small bowl.
• Step 6: Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the salad. Toss together and add to serving plates.
• Step 7: Drizzle the dressing overtop of each plate with a spoon. You can also add dressing directly to the large bowl and toss together then.