Sweet Potato, Kale + Pomegranate Salad

Serves: 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients 

• 1 large or 2 small sweet potato 1/2 tsp smoked paprika⁠

• 1/2 tsp cumin powder⁠

• 1 bunch kale⁠

• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup walnuts⁠

• 1 cup cooked quinoa⁠⁠

Dressing 

• 2 tbsp ghee⁠

• 1 tsp dijon mustard⁠

• 1/2 tbsp honey⁠

• Juice 1 lemon⁠

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar⁠

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 180C.⁠

2. Dice the sweet potato into cubes. ⁠

3. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 tbsp ghee, smoked paprika, cumin and pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine.

4. Transfer to a lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.⁠

5. Break off the kale leaves from the stalk and add to a large bowl, add tsp ghee and massage with your hands until softened (this allows the kale to break down which is easier to digest).⁠

6. Add in the cooked quinoa, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and roasted sweet potato.⁠

7. For the dressing, add all ingredients into a bowl or jar and whisk or blend using an immersion blender. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine.⁠

Enjoy!