Looking for a hearty kale salad recipe made with clean ingredients? This Kale Salad with Sweet Potato Fries combines massaged kale, crispy Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries, roasted white beans, Persian cucumbers, walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and a creamy honey mustard tahini dressing for a fresh, satisfying salad with sweet and savory flavor.
Made with Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries, this recipe is:
🍠 Made with Organic Sweet Potato Fries
🥑 Seed Oil Free Option
🌱 Vegetarian Friendly
🔥 Oven Baked
🥗 Perfect for Lunch, Dinner, or a Side Dish
🍯 Sweet and Savory
⏱ Ready in 35 Minutes
This kale salad is colorful, filling, and perfect as a standalone meal, holiday side dish, or seasonal salad for meal prep.
What Is Kale Salad with Sweet Potato Fries?
Kale salad with sweet potato fries is a hearty salad that pairs tender massaged kale with warm roasted sweet potato fries and flavorful toppings. This version uses Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries for a crispy, naturally sweet addition that makes the salad more filling and satisfying.
The combination of sweet potato fries, roasted white beans, feta, cranberries, walnuts, cucumbers, and honey mustard dressing creates a balanced salad with crunch, creaminess, sweetness, and savory flavor in every bite.
Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 10 Minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 Minutes
⏲ Total Time: 35 Minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 Servings
🥑 Diet: Vegetarian • Seed Oil Free Option • Gluten Free
📍 Cooking Method: Oven Baked
🍠 Product Used: Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries
🥗 Meal Type: Lunch • Dinner • Salad • Side Dish • Holiday
Why This Recipe Works
• Sweet potato fries add crispy texture, warmth, and natural sweetness
• Massaged kale creates a tender, flavorful salad base
• White beans add plant-based protein and fiber
• Walnuts and cranberries add crunch and sweet-tart flavor
• Feta brings creamy, salty balance
• Honey mustard tahini dressing ties the salad together
• Works as a hearty meal or festive side dish
Ingredients
Salad
• 1 bag Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of sea salt
• 4 cups shredded kale
• 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
• ⅓ cup crushed walnuts
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¾ cup feta cheese crumbles
Honey Mustard Dressing
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
Optional Toppings
• Extra feta cheese
• Fresh parsley
• Avocado slices
• Pumpkin seeds
• Cracked black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Extra walnuts
• Lemon wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Season the White Beans
In a bowl, toss the drained and rinsed white beans with olive oil or avocado oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 3: Bake the Sweet Potato Fries and White Beans
Lay Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries on the prepared baking sheet with the seasoned white beans.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potato fries are golden and the white beans are warmed and slightly crisp.
Step 4: Make the Honey Mustard Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, tahini, and lemon juice until smooth.
If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin the dressing.
Step 5: Massage the Kale
Add shredded kale to a large salad bowl.
Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and add a pinch of sea salt.
Gently massage the kale until slightly softened and tender.
Step 6: Assemble the Salad
Add sliced Persian cucumbers, crushed walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese to the bowl with the kale.
Top with baked sweet potato fries and roasted white beans.
Step 7: Dress and Serve
Drizzle generously with honey mustard dressing.
Toss gently and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
🔥 Bake the sweet potato fries until golden and crisp for the best texture
🥑 Use avocado oil on the white beans to keep the recipe seed oil free
🥬 Massage the kale to soften the leaves and reduce bitterness
🍯 Add water to the dressing 1 tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency
🫘 Dry the white beans well before seasoning for better roasting
🧀 Add feta right before serving for the freshest texture
❄ Store dressing separately if meal prepping
Why We Use Roots Farm Fresh
Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries are crafted differently from traditional frozen potato products.
✔ Seed Oil Free
✔ Cooked in Organic Avocado Oil
✔ Organic
✔ Gluten Free
✔ Crispy Texture with Clean Ingredients
✔ Convenient and Easy to Prepare
✔ Naturally Sweet and Savory
✔ Crafted for Modern Ingredient-Conscious Families
Roots products make it easy to create healthier comfort food using simple ingredients you can feel good about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put sweet potato fries in a salad?
Yes. Sweet potato fries make a hearty, flavorful salad topping. They add warmth, crispy texture, and natural sweetness to kale salads, grain bowls, and seasonal salads.
Is this kale salad vegetarian?
Yes. This kale salad is vegetarian as written. It includes white beans, walnuts, feta, vegetables, and sweet potato fries.
Are Roots Sweet Potato Fries gluten free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries are gluten free, making them a great option for gluten free salad recipes.
Are Roots Sweet Potato Fries seed oil free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Fries are cooked in organic avocado oil with no seed oils.
Can I make this kale salad vegan?
Yes. Use maple syrup instead of honey and swap the feta for a dairy free feta alternative or omit it.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes. You can prep the kale, dressing, white beans, and toppings ahead of time. For the best texture, bake the sweet potato fries fresh and add the dressing right before serving.
How do you make kale less tough for salad?
Massage chopped kale with a small drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. This helps soften the leaves and makes the salad more tender.
What protein can I add to this kale salad?
Grilled chicken, salmon, turkey, tofu, tempeh, or extra white beans all pair well with this kale salad.
Nutrition Highlights
🍠 Sweet potato fries add complex carbohydrates and natural sweetness
🥬 Kale provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals
🫘 White beans add plant-based protein and fiber
🥒 Persian cucumbers add freshness and crunch
🌰 Walnuts provide healthy fats and texture
🧀 Feta adds savory richness and creaminess
🥑 Seed oil free option when prepared with avocado oil
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