Vegan kale sweet potato salad


Salads can be so good! You just need to try this vegan kale sweet potato salad with simple mustard dressing and juicy pomegranate. This salad is so easy to make but very delicious!

Kale is a wonderful ingredient. You can eat it raw, stream it, bak it and even blend it with fruits and make a smoothie. In this recipe, I used raw kale. But don't worry, the kale was not chewy. Massaging the kale is a gamechanger!

Want to know how to make this healthy vegan kale sweet potato salad with crispy tofu? Read more!

Healthy vegan sweet potato salad

Does kale need to be cooked for a salad?

Definitely no!

However, It's all about your preferences. Some people prefer cooked kale and the others like raw. But, I promise you, if you try this recipe you won't be disappointed!

Kale is such a wonderful ingredient. In this recipe, I massaged the kale so it became softer and juicier. There's no need for cooking the kale!

Can you eat sweet potato salad cold?

Absolutely. There is nothing wrong if you want to eat this sweet potato kale salad cold. It is totally up to your preferences.

You can serve this salad warm in the winter and cold in the summer days.

Can you eat kale as a salad?

Yes, you can eat kale as a salad. However, it might be a little chewy, so I recommend massaging it with avocado or oil to make it softer.

But you can also cook the kale quickly on the pan, so it becomes softer and more flavorful.

Vegan and gluten-free sweet potato salad

Let's make this vegan kale sweet potato salad with tofu!

This recipe can be divided into 3 simple steps:

  1. Massaging kale with dressing
  2. Baking sweet potatoes
  3. Frying tofu

Start by creating the dressing. In a small jar combine these ingredients:

  • olive oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mustard
  • A pinch of salt
  • black pepper
  • agave
  • garlic powder

Whisk until smooth and combined.

Massage the kale with dressing and add chopped tomatoes and pomegranate. Set aside.

Next, slice the sweet potato and transfer it into the baking pan. Season with spices and bake for about 30 minutes or until crispy.

The last step is to fry the tofu in a little bit of neutral oil and spices. Cook from each side until golden and crispy.

Lastly, add sweet potatoes and tofu into the massaged kale salad and mix it all up!

Serve warm with some extra drizzle of dressing. Enjoy!

This vegan kale sweet potato salad with crispy tofu is just the best" It is very flavorful, so healthy, and very easy to make! Serve this salad for an easy lunch or quick dinner.

Vegan sweet potato salad with kale and tofu

POSSIBLE INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

This recipe is easily customizable. Here are some ideas:

  • You can replace vinegar with lemon juice.
  • Garlic powder can be substituted with minced garlic.

THIS RECIPE IS:

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Perfect quick lunch/dinner
  • Easy to make
  • 100% delicious

IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR VEGAN SALAD RECIPES, HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITES:

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Healthy vegan sweet potato salad

Vegan kale sweet potato salad

Salads can be so good! You just need to try this vegan kale sweet potato salad with simple mustard dressing and juicy pomegranate. This salad is so easy to make but very delicious!
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups kale
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate

Dressing

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp agave
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Roasted sweet potato

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Crispy tofu

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 7 oz tofu
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • In a jar combine ingredients for a dressing. Whish it until every ingredient is combined.
  • Into the salad bowl add chopped kale and massage it with the dressing. Add tomatoes, pomegranate and set aside.
  • Chop the sweet potato into the wedged and season it with the spices. Transfer it onto the baking pan lined with baking paper and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tofu into cubes and fry in oil, and spices until crispy and golden.
  • When the sweet potatoes are cooked, combine with the kale and crispy tofu. Enjoy.
Keyword kale roasted sweet potato salad, kale sweet potato salad dressing, kale tofu salad, warm kale and sweet potato salad

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16 Comment

  • Kayla DiMaggio says:

    5 stars
    Loving this kale and sweet potato salad! It so fun and festive for the holiday season!

    Reply
    • chrissaysnature says:

      Thank you!

      Reply
  • Amanda says:

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! I never would've thought to use sweet potatoes in a salad. Can't wait to give it a try!

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    • chrissaysnature says:

      Definitely give it a try! It is so delicious!

      Reply
  • Anaiah says:

    5 stars
    This salad is so delicious and filling with the sweet potatoes and crispy tofu. It's the perfect combination of flavors and I looove the addition of pomegranate.

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    • chrissaysnature says:

      Me too! Pomegranate gave it such a refreshing taste!

      Reply
  • Andrea White says:

    5 stars
    love the flavor combination of this salad! so filling and nutritious too!

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    • chrissaysnature says:

      Right? Salads can be so filling!

      Reply
  • nancy says:

    5 stars
    i love the flavours of this salad!

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    • chrissaysnature says:

      Thanks!

      Reply
  • Michael DiMaggio says:

    5 stars
    Loving this fall salad! It was so delicious and is going to be perfect on our Thanksgiving table!

    Reply
    • chrissaysnature says:

      Thank you! Enjoy!

      Reply
  • Dawn Conklin says:

    5 stars
    Love this salad, it's so delicious! The flavors come together so perfectly.

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    • chrissaysnature says:

      Thank you!

      Reply
  • Shilpa says:

    5 stars
    Love this salad.. and love those beautiful colours on the plate.

    Reply
    • chrissaysnature says:

      Thank you so much!

      Reply