Easy Autumn Apple Kale Salad

Easy Autumn Apple Kale Salad

from peanutbutterandjilly.com
40 min

This nourishing fall-time salad is filling, delicious, and so simple to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 sweet potato, diced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 diced apple
  • 4 green onions (or 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or red onion)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or crushed walnuts
  • additional protein of choice

Directions

  1. 1

    Begin by preheating the oven or an air fryer to 400. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick squares and place them into a medium sized mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    In a small mixing bowl, mix the dijon, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt and pepper together until a creamy dressing forms.

  3. 3

    Place 4 cups of chopped kale into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the maple dijon dressing over top and then use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale for about 2-3 minutes until the kale becomes tender.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup of massaged kale to each serving plate. Top with sliced apples, roasted sweet potatoes, green onions, avocado, and sunflower seeds. Toss and enjoy! If you are seeking additional protein, feel free to add the protein of your choice such as crispy tofu, tempeh, etc.