2 medium sweet potatoes, diced 1 bunch lacinato kale, destemmed and torn into pieces 1 block tempeh, cut into cubes 1 apple, thinly sliced 1 avocado, sliced 2 green onions, sliced 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1/2 cup red beet and cabbage sauerkraut 1 cup cooked quinoa for the dressing: 2 tbsp spicy mustard 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tahini 1/2 tsp onion powder juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
roast the sweet potatoes: preheat the oven to 400°f. toss the diced sweet potatoes with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 min flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
bake the tempeh: place the cubed tempeh on another baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
massage the kale: while the sweet potatoes and tempeh are baking, massage the kale with a pinch of salt and a bit of lemon juice until it becomes soft and slightly wilted.
prepare the dressing: whisk together the spicy mustard, ginger, maple syrup, garlic, tahini, onion powder, lemon juice, and vegetable broth until smooth and well combined. adjust seasoning if needed.
assemble the salad: in a large bowl, combine the massaged kale, roasted sweet potatoes, baked tempeh, apple slices, avocado slices, green onions, hemp seeds, sauerkraut, and cooked quinoa.
dress and serve: drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. serve immediately and enjoy!