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Massaged Kale Salad
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Massaged Kale Salad with Turmeric Ginger Dressing

This easy and delicious salad is the perfect side dish for any holiday gathering.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword autumn harvest salad, massaged kale salad, turmeric ginger dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups kale stems removed and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
  • 15.5 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup glazed pecans

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin and salt.
    1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Toss with 2 tsp avocado oil. and spice mix from step 2. Add to prepared baking sheet.
    2 cups cubed sweet potatoes, 15.5 ounce can chickpeas, 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • Bake sweet potatoes and chickpeas for 15-20 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, turmeric, ginger and allspice for the dressing. Set aside.
    3 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • In a large serving bowl, add the kale and 1 Tbsp of the prepared dressing. Massage with hands until the kale starts to soften; about 2-3 minutes. Add cooled sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Add dried cranberries. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with glazed pecans.
    4 cups kale, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup glazed pecans