Description
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas is a vibrant, nutritious twist on the classic Caesar. This dish features crunchy kale, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, and crispy chickpeas, all harmoniously drizzled with creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, it’s a delightful addition to any meal. Enjoy this healthy, satisfying salad that bursts with flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative)
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- Pat chickpeas dry and mix with remaining olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Roast both sweet potatoes and chickpeas for 20-25 minutes until tender and crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
- In a large bowl, massage kale with a little olive oil until softened. Add roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg