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    Vegan sweet potato and kale salad

    Published: May 2, 2018 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Maria · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Roasted sweet potato, sausage and kale salad (vegan) with BBQ ranch dressing.

    I was sifting through my fridge and cupboards this afternoon trying to create a recipe.  I wanted something healthy and full of greens, but also savory and delicious.  I also wanted it to leave me feeling full and satisfied.  I love creating recipes like this.  This salad is the perfect mixture of savory deliciousness and healthy greens.  I hope you enjoy!

    Vegan sweet potato and kale salad

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    Vegan sweet potato and kale salad

    Vegan Roasted Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Salad with BBQ Ranch

    Easy kale salad with sweet potato and vegan sausage.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 2373kcal
    Author: Maria
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Vegan Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage Sausages
    • 1 bunch of curly kale (8 stalks)
    • 1 avocado
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • 1 large sweet potato
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper cut into strips
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Vegan BBQ Cashew Ranch

    • 2 cups soaked cashews
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 teaspoon each of onion & garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon each of dried dill & parsley
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • BBQ sauce without honey or anchovies

    Instructions

    • Peel & cut sweet potato into bite sized cubes
    • Lightly steam sweet potato for 5 minutes
    • Put sweet potato, bell pepper and chopped vegan sausage on a baking sheet with oil
    • Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt.
    • Bake @350 for 25 minutes

    Assemble Kale Salad

    • Rinse and chop kale. Place in bowl
    • Hand massage kale with avocado & lemon juice for about 1 minute
    • Season with a few sprinkles of soy sauce and nutritional yeast

    Vegan BBQ Cashew Ranch

    • Put cashews in boiling water for 8 minutes to quickly soak & soften
    • Blend everything except the dried herbs
    • Stir in dried herbs & BBQ sauce to taste

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2373kcal | Carbohydrates: 176g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 155g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 4674mg | Potassium: 4403mg | Fiber: 40g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 42280IU | Vitamin C: 267mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 60mg
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    Maria is the creator of the blog and YouTube channel Damn Tasty Vegan. She has been a vegetarian since 2005 and vegan since 2015. She loves showing new vegans how easy and delicious living a vegan lifestyle can be. She is passionate about animal welfare and strives to help change the way animals are viewed and treated, by helping people transition to a vegan lifestyle.

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