Roasted Sweet Potato, Fig and Kale Salad

Our Roasted Sweet Potato, Fig and Kale Salad is a nutritious blend of hearty ingredients that proves that salads aren’t just for summer. Whether you’re on a New Year health kick or looking for Veganuary recipe ideas, this can be enjoyed as a side dish or light main.

4 portions

Preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients:  

2 large sweet potatoes – peeled and cubed

2 tbsp olive oil

200 g kale – washed and hard stems removed

1 tbsp lemon juice

4 figs – washed and quartered

40g (1/3 cup) dried cranberries

60 g (1/2 cup) pecan nuts

20g (2 tbsp) pumpkin seeds

Salt and pepper

For the dressing:

55ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil

30ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar

15ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. On a baking tray (where possible, avoid non-stick cookware), combine and mix the sweet potatoes and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and soft.
3. Prepare the seasoning, in a sealable glass jar, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Shake/stir until well combined.
4. In a large bowl, place the kale and drizzle with lemon juice. Using your hands, massage the lemon juice in the kale to soften.
5. When the sweet potatoes have cooled down, add them to the kale. Add the figs, dried cranberries, pecan nuts and pumpkin seeds too. Drizzle the dressing and toss to coat.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Why is this Roasted Sweet Potato, Fig and Kale Salad good for you ?

Sweet potatoes and kale contain carotenoids that act as antioxidants for humans and may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Sweet potatoes are also high in fibre; a high-fibre diet is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols. Some studies see a link between olive oil consumption and a reduced breast cancer risk.

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