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Turkey and Sweet Potato Salad


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful Turkey and Sweet Potato Salad combining roasted sweet potatoes with savory turkey and creamy goat cheese, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2.5 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.75 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove, freshly minced
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 cups spring mix
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 0.75 cup turkey breast, shredded
  • 0.5 apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2.5 tbsp goat cheese
  • 3 tbsp cranberries (dried)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinaigrette
  • 1.5 tbsp walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato chunks with avocado oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, then stir and roast for another 15 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
  4. In a jar or blender, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, maple syrup, dijon mustard, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Shake or blend until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, combine spring mix and chopped kale.
  6. Shred or cube the turkey breast and slice the apple.
  7. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Once sweet potatoes are done, add them to the salad bowl with turkey, apple, cranberries, and walnuts.
  9. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
  10. Serve topped with crumbled goat cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg