Roasted Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Kale Sheet-Pan Sal

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Kale Sheet-Pan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For sheet pan salad:; 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds; 1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 16-oz. can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 bunch of kale (Tuscan or curly), stems discarded, leaves sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons (about 4 cups in total); 1/4 cup crumbled aged cheddar; 1 small, crispy apple (such as Honeycrisp), halved, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch slices; For lemon-balsamic vinaigrette:; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 large lemon (reserving extra juice); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pinch sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

For sheet pan salad:
2 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 16-oz. can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 bunch of kale (Tuscan or curly), stems discarded, leaves sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons (about 4 cups in total)
1/4 cup crumbled aged cheddar
1 small, crispy apple (such as Honeycrisp), halved, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch slices
For lemon-balsamic vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 large lemon (reserving extra juice)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch sugar (optional)

1
Heat oven to 425u00b0 F. Place a parchment-lined sheet pan in the oven while it heats.
2
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Adjust seasoning and acidity with more salt and lemon juice to taste; add a pinch of sugar, if needed, to round out the flavors.
3
Cut sweet potato in half crosswise, then in half again lengthwise. Cut into thin wedges (about 1/4-inch thick). In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes wedges with salt and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. In a separate bowl, toss chickpeas and red onion with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette.
4
When oven is ready, remove sheet pan and distribute the sweet potatoes in a single, even layer (careful, it'll be hot!); you want them to have contact with the sheet pan for better browning. Add the chickpeas and onions to the sheet pan, nestling them amongst the sweet potatoes (it's fine if some them are layered on top of the sweet potatoes).
5
Roast for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are just tender. Add the almonds, and continue roasting for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly toasted. Don't worry if the tips of the red onions get a little charred; they're delicious that way.
6
Meanwhile, rinse out the large bowl that held the sweet potatoes; add the kale. Using your hands, toss the kale with 1 to 2 tablespoons vinaigrette (or as much as needed to lightly, evenly dress the kale), salt, and pepper.
7
Let the sweet potatoes cool for about 5 to 10 minutes, then toss in the kale, aged cheddar, and apple. Toss with extra vinaigrette if needed, and adjust seasoning and acidity, to taste. Save any remaining vinaigrette to refresh leftover salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For sheet pan salad:, 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds, 1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1 16-oz. can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Roasted Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Kale Sheet-Pan Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Roasted Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Kale Sheet-Pan Salad

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