Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chopped Salad

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Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chopped Salad

There's nothing like this Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chopped Salad which comes loaded with so much bold flavor and healthy ingredients.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course, Salad

Keyword: chickpea, chickpeas, chipotle, chipotle ranch, chopped salad, dairy-free, dinner, easy, gluten-free, lunch, salad, spicy, sweet potatoes, vegan, veggies

Servings: servings

Calories: 527kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES + CHICKPEAS:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed or into flat "half crescent shapes" (About 1-2 lbs. each)
1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
2-3 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

SALAD:

2 bunches organic kale, de-stemmed + roughly chopped (You can use green or red or both)
1 organic cucumber, peeled + sliced
1 red onion, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (You can also roast them; See Notes!)
1 Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, + chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped

HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE DRESSING:

1 Dairy-Free Chipotle Dressing/Sauce

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

TO ROAST THE SWEET POTATOES + CHICKPEAS:

Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In two separate bowls, add the cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas along with equally divided amounts of olive oil and all the seasonings, gently mixing everything together until sweet potatoes and chickpeas are fully coated in their own bowls.
Line the sweet potatoes side by side unto the baking sheet (in a single layer) followed by the chickpeas (grouped together in a single layer) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes and chickpeas are charred and golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

TO MAKE THE CHIPOTLE DRESSING:

To make this creamy dairy-free chipotle dressing/sauce, see the recipe.

CHOP + MASSAGE KALE:

Strip the leaves from 2 large bunches kale and discard the stems if you haven't already. Roughly chop the leaves and add them to a large bowl. Drizzle about 1-2 tsps of lemon juice or olive oil atop chopped kale and using clean hands, rub together the kale gently for about 2-3 minutes to soften the leaves and help to infuse the 'flavors' of the kale.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

On a large cutting board, add half of the kale followed half the amount of the following: roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber slices, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and jalapeños; and using a 'salad chopper', precisely chop everything together (working your hands to keep them together when needed) until ingredients are cut "fine. Add chopped ingredients into a large serving bowl and REPEAT with remaining half of ingredients.
To serve, add the chopped salad to your bowl(s), drizzle with chipotle dressing, and add your favorite toppings like grated parmesan, croutons, etc. if desired.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days, depending on the ingredients. Always determine the ingredients in your salad and keep it no longer than the shelf life of your fastest-spoiling ingredient.
MAKE AHEAD: The roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas and chopped veggies can be made up to 2 days beforehand and stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. The dressing can be made and refrigerated in a separate airtight container. The salad can chopped up to 30 minutes before serving.
HERB ROASTED TOMATOES: To see the recipe, tap this link.
GREENS: If preferred, you can always add greens like Romaine lettuce, Arugula, Mustard Greens, Microgreens, Spinach or Collard Greens to this salad for added flavor + texture.
EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with this Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chopped Salad. Everything from my fave high-powered blender, baking sheets, wooden spoons, salad chopper, mixing bowls, and more.

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