Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing.
Ingredients
- 3-4 small sweet potatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups shredded kale
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1-2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup cubed spicy cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- 2. On a baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, butter/olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft and charring on the edges. Gently smash them down with a fork. Drizzle each with honey, then bake another 5 minutes until lightly charred.
- 3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Combine all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin the dressing as desired. Season to taste with salt and chili flakes.
- 4. Add the kale to a big salad bowl and pour the dressing over the kale. Massage the dressing into the kale. Top the salad with roasted sweet potatoes, sesame seeds, orzo, and cheese. Arrange the avocado and pomegranate arils on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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