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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (VIDEO)

This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad has all the best flavors of Fall wrapped in one delicious salad. It’s loaded with kale, creamy sweet potatoes, crisp apple, and crunchy pecans with the best maple vinaigrette dressing. Watch the video tutorial and you’ll be craving it.

We can’t get enough of sweet potatoes in Autumn, especially for Sweet Potato Soup and classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Also, we have Sweet Potatoes and Bacon on repeat this time of year.

Roasted sweet potato salad with kale in a large salad bowl

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A platter of Kale Sweet Potato Salad looks stunning on the Thanksgiving table, but it’s also a satisfying dinner salad and you can roast the sweet potatoes ahead to meal prep. The best part? Leftover kale salad keeps really well.

Sweet Potato Salad Video Tutorial

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Up close roasted sweet potato salad with apples, pecans, kale and goat cheese

Why You’ll Love Kale Sweet Potato Salad

  • Feel-good recipe – this salad is packed with so many healthy greens and veggies, plus sweet potatoes are high in fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It’s a hearty and satisfying salad and feels like a meal in itself.
  • Make-Ahead – you can roast the sweet potatoes a day ahead and pre-chop your lettuce. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Leftovers keep well – don’t toss the leftover salad. Unlike regular green leafy salads (like remain, spinach, or arugula), a kale salad doesn’t get soggy after adding the dressing. Refrigerated leftovers taste great the next day.
  • The best dressing – you’ll love the combination of flavors in this maple vinaigrette. It has a short list of ingredients and is simple to make; just whisk or shake it up in a mason jar and you’re set.
Pouring maple vinaigrette dressing over sweet potato salad

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Salad

  • Sweet Potatoes – You’ll need 1 1/2 lbs (about 2 medium or 3 smaller sized), tossed with oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
  • Kale – 1 bunch should yield 10 cups chopped. Be sure to strip the leaves and discard the tough stem.
  • Apple – perferably crisp and sweet-tart, but any variety will do
  • Pecans – lightly toasted (you can sub with walnuts, pine nuts, shaved almonds or even pumpkin seeds).
  • Dried cranberries – add a sweet tanginess. We love to use Pomegranate seeds when in season.
  • Goat cheese – our favorite for sweet and savory salads like Berry Arugula Salad and Beet Salad.
Ingredients for sweet potato kale salad

How to cut kale for salads

  1. Strip the leaves – hold the stem with one hand and pull the leaves right off.
  2. Rinse & spin dry – transfer kale leaves to a salad spinner (in 2 batches) to rinse and spin dry.
  3. Chop – bunch or stack leaves together and slice into thin strips.

The best tool for making Kale Salad: Besides a sharp knife and a cutting board, I find that having a good salad spinner saves a ton of time and effort in making a kales salad.

step by step how to strip, rinse and dry kale leaves

How to Make Sweet Potato Salad

  1. Roast Sweet potatoespeel and chop sweet potatoes into 1/2″ thick pieces. Toss with olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Arrange on a lined baking sheet (I love my nonstick silpat) and bake until tender.
  2. Make Dressing – whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  3. Chop kale – strip kale leaves then rinse, dry and chop per instructions above.
  4. Toss kale – place kale in a large salad bowl, drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing and toss with 2 forks until the volume of kale has shrunk down by 1/4.
  5. Add toppings – add cooled sweet potatoes to the salad bowl then sprinkle in chopped apples, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese.
  6. Serve – drizzle with remaining 1/4 dressing or add it to taste and enjoy.
Step by step how to make sweet potato salad

Common Questions

Is a yam the same thing as a sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes have an orange or reddish peel with an orange center. Real yams are white in the center like a russet potato and yams are not typically sold in US Grocery stores. Even though people refer to sweet potatoes as yams, they are technically not yams.

Can I substitute kale?

If you prefer not to use, kale, you can substitute with arugula, but add the dressing to taste just before serving. Baby spinach would be the next best option.

Do you have to peel a sweet potato?

This is personal preference and you can leave the skin on or peel it with a potato peeler.

Tossing sweet potato salad with salad servers

Are you craving Sweet Potato Salad yet? It really is as good as it looks, from the roasted sweet potatoes to the tasty vinaigrette.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

4.97 from 163 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Sweet potato salad in serving bowl
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad has all the best flavors of Fall in one delicious salad. It’s loaded with kale, roasted sweet potatoes, apple, pecans and goat cheese, then topped with the best maple vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 as a side salad

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, (2 medium or 3 smaller sweet potatoes) 
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 1 bunch kale, (10 cups chopped)
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted if desired
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or pomegranate seeds
  • 2 oz goat cheese, (1/2 cup crumbled)

Dressing Ingredients:

Instructions

Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner. Toast pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently for a few minutes until golden and fragrant then transfer to a plate to cool.

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes:

  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2” thick pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper and toss to combine.
  • Spread sweet potatoes out onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 425˚F for 30 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes after 20 minutes to promote even roasting. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the salad.

How to Make Salad Dressing:

  • In a small bowl or mason jar, combine all of the ingredients for the salad dressing in the order they are listed and thoroughly whisk together until well combined. You may need to re-whisk before dressing the salad since the dressing can separate as it sits.

How to Make Kale Sweet Potato Salad:

  • Strip the kale leaves and discard the stems. Rinse and spin dry leaves then finely chop them into thin strips and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing. Toss for a few minutes with two forks until kale is slightly softened, evenly coated in dressing, and reduced by about 1/4 in volume. Let salad rest for 15 minutes while you add the remaining ingredients.
  • Scatter roasted and cooled sweet potatoes over the kale then sprinkle on remaining toppings: sliced apple, toasted and cooled pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle the top with the remaining 1/4 of the dressing or add to taste then enjoy.

Nutrition Per Serving

376kcal Calories41g Carbs5g Protein23g Fat4g Saturated Fat3g Polyunsaturated Fat14g Monounsaturated Fat4mg Cholesterol519mg Sodium526mg Potassium6g Fiber18g Sugar17158IU Vitamin A16mg Vitamin C79mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
376
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
519
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
526
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
17158
IU
343
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale sweet potato salad, roasted sweet potato salad, sweet potato salad
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $12-$16
Calories: 376

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  • Angie Vowell
    November 25, 2023

    Delicious and creative salad. Perfect for after thanksgiving. I added leftover turkey and ham to increase protein and made a meal out of it. Also, used feta cheese because that’s what I had!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 25, 2023

      Sounds delish, Angie! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply

  • IC
    November 20, 2023

    This salad is so delicious. I have made it multiple times and it is always a hit. No need to add or substitute anything. Perfectly balanced and goat cheese is a must.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 20, 2023

      I’m so glad you love it!

      Reply

  • Sandy
    November 11, 2023

    I took this to a potluck today without trying it first and it was a winner. I had requests for your recipe so more people will now become aware of your website and cookbook. Many thanks for the how to videos and delicious recipes.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 11, 2023

      That’s awesome, Sandy! I’m so glad it was a hit at the potluck! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

  • Lorie
    November 2, 2023

    Another winning recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen. I used mixed greens because I did not have kale on hand and it was delicious. I will be making this all season!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 2, 2023

      Hi Lorie! That’s wonderful. Thank you for trying the recipe!

      Reply

  • Ann
    October 30, 2023

    I had all the ingredients and whipped this up for lunch. Beautiful, healthy and delicious.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 30, 2023

      I’m so glad you loved it, Ann!

      Reply

  • Sue Gauci
    October 27, 2023

    I personally don’t like goats cheese. What other cheese could be substituted in this salad.

    Thanks

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 27, 2023

      Hi Sue! Feta cheese would be a great substitution. You can rinse the block of feta if you want to remove some of the saltiness. 🙂

      Reply

  • Lena
    October 11, 2023

    Adding dressing to the kale first was genius. I did half sweet potato, half butternut squash because that’s what I had on hand. Sadly there are no leftovers. What an awesome recipe!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 11, 2023

      So glad you loved the recipe!

      Reply

  • Anna
    August 19, 2023

    Was looking for something different to take to a pot luck, and this looked tasty. I watched the video—what an unexpected delight! You are FUN! Not super serious or whispery about the process as many are.
    The bowl was emptied in a flash—a clear winner. Thank you for the whole thing.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 19, 2023

      I’m so happy you loved it, Anna! Thank you for your lovely comment and review!

      Reply

  • Patricia
    June 4, 2023

    Absolutely delicious! I love the flavors, colors and textures and the dressing is wonderful!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 4, 2023

      I’m so glad that you loved our Roasted Sweet Potato Salad!

      Reply

  • Barbie
    April 27, 2023

    My boyfriend is not a big salad eater, but he eats them once in a while because “it has good stuff in it for you,” but he said this was the best salad he’s had!!! I’d have to agree too. I was skeptical about the dressing after tasting it separate, but paired with everything else sweet in there it was perfect!! I used Fuji apple, pumpkin seeds instead of pecans, & added some red onions.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 27, 2023

      Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Barbie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Carolyn McLeod
    April 6, 2023

    Hello Natasha: This salad looks amazing and I am planning on making it for guests tomorrow. Someone doesn’t like goat cheese so I was wondering if I could substitute feta instead? I usually do when making salads. Just wondering if it would make it too salty.

    Love your recipes. 🙂

    Carolyn

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 6, 2023

      Hi Carolyn! Feta cheese would be a great substitution. You can rinse the block of feta if you want to remove some of the saltiness. 🙂

      Reply

      • Carolyn McLeod
        April 14, 2023

        Thank you! It was a hit with everyone!!! The dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this one many times over. 🙂

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        • NatashasKitchen.com
          April 14, 2023

          So glad that it was a hit, Carolyn! 🙂

          Reply

  • Kara
    March 22, 2023

    Literally the best salad of my LIFE!! I could drink the salad dressing it’s so good lol. Thank you so much for sharing this easy and delicious recipe!!!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 22, 2023

      That’s great, Kara! So glad you love it. 🙂

      Reply

  • Sue
    February 18, 2023

    Natasha, This salad & dressing is absolutely out of this world!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
    My husband loved it, too … a big bonus!!! Eager to check out some more of your recipes …
    Thanks, again.
    Sue

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 18, 2023

      Hi Sue! That’s wonderful. I’m so glad you both loved the recipe. Thank you for sharing. I hope you find many more to enjoy here. 🙂

      Reply

  • Chris Zuber
    February 6, 2023

    Natasha, I just made your roasted sweet potato salad and I couldn’t be happier! It was as delicious as it looks! I will be adding this to my favorite dishes! Thank you! Love your spunk and humor! Chris

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 6, 2023

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Chris! Thank you for that wonderful compliment!

      Reply

  • Kim
    January 15, 2023

    Amazing recipe! I didn’t change anything…just added some roasted beets! So great!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 15, 2023

      Glad you loved it, Kim! Thank you!

      Reply

  • Liz Neterval
    December 18, 2022

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious. I doubled it and took it to holiday party, it was a huge hit!! I made the just the dressing again for another salad. It’s fantastic!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      December 19, 2022

      That’s great, Liz! So glad to hear that. Thank you for the review.

      Reply

  • Claudia
    December 13, 2022

    This salad was absolutely amazing!! Loved the video too, along with your supermodel moment 🙂

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 13, 2022

      Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Claudia! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Claudia
    December 11, 2022

    So good! I made half the recipe since it was just dinner for me and my husband. It was so delicious. I wish I had made the whole recipe so I could of had leftovers! We made it a meal by adding grilled chicken thighs cut into straps on top. I will make this for Christmas for the rest of the family. Thanks Natasha!!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 11, 2022

      Awesome! So happy that you loved this recipe a lot.

      Reply

  • Yelena Gergalo
    November 25, 2022

    Hi Natasha, first I want to thank you for sharing the recipe, it is awesome. And I made it for our Tgiving dinner. I did used monzarella cheese instead, was not sure about goat cheese. it does taste great on the second day, kale a bit softer, but its yummy.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 25, 2022

      Glad you loved it!

      Reply

  • Tracy
    November 24, 2022

    Natasha, thank you for your videos, recipes. I prepared my turkey today with your juiciest turkey recipe and it was so delicious, perfect moist, the best turkey I’ve ever made. Everyone loved it. Thank you. I’m looking forward to making your sweet potato kale salad . Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 24, 2022

      You’re very welcome, Tracy! I’m so glad you loved the recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply

  • Joanie
    November 23, 2022

    Is smooth goat cheese okay to use? If so, how should I put it into the salad?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 23, 2022

      Hi Joanie, I bet that could work!

      Reply

  • Ro
    November 20, 2022

    Can any of this sweet potato recipe be prepared a day before Thanksgiving then just add the dressing the day of?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 20, 2022

      Make-Ahead – you can roast the sweet potatoes a day ahead and pre-chop your lettuce. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use.

      Reply

  • Danielle
    November 2, 2022

    I was hungry for this recipe and let me tell you, “IT’S AMAZING”. I love it so much that I will make this often. I’ve made some ribs and for the side, it was your salad. Thank you Natasha for sharing your recipes 😃

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 2, 2022

      Aaaw, love this! Thank you for sharing your experience trying this recipe, Danielle. We appreciate your comments!

      Reply

  • Astrid
    November 2, 2022

    Oh my goodness this salad is sooooooo amazingly delicious. Thank you so much for this for this recipe. Everyone at my diner party just loved it.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 2, 2022

      You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Paul Irizarry
    October 29, 2022

    Oh my god. This salad sounded good- not sure about the kale, but I had no idea so we gave it a try. This was off the charts delicious. Used the pomegranate instead of the cranberry raisins and then we added shrimps (and then some spinach and a aragula) because we needed a bit of protein as this was meant to replace a meal. Not sure if that is what set it apart but this is one of the best salads I’ve had in a long time. A must, must try.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 29, 2022

      I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for trying my recipe, Paul.

      Reply

  • Lindsay B
    October 24, 2022

    Absolutely delicious!!! I made it on a smaller scale for my husband and I as our side veggie dinner. Will make it again and again!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 24, 2022

      Hello Lindsay, I’m happy to know that you both enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • Colleen
    October 23, 2022

    I hate mustard- can I skip the Dijon in the dressing? Or is there a suitable substitute? Thank you!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 23, 2022

      Hi Colleen, I have not tested any substitute ingredient to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes!

      Reply

  • Daniel
    October 23, 2022

    We had a 12 pound sweet potato. Should we use 3 of those too?!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 24, 2022

      We just used 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, (2 medium or 3 smaller sweet potatoes)

      Reply

  • Kathy
    August 8, 2022

    Just hosted a gathering of my son’s adult friends after his wedding and this salad was the highlight of the meal. Was asked for the recipe by quite a few people. ❤️
    And they were so happy I was willing to give the recipe out. I just directed them to your website.
    The only thing I do differently is massaging the dressing in the kale prior to adding the rest of the ingredients.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      August 8, 2022

      Wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Kathy. 🙂

      Reply

  • Grace Png
    July 17, 2022

    Hi,

    Can i replace goat cheese with feta cheese for this salad?

    And is it ok to prepare beforehand or need to serve how sweet potatoes?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      July 18, 2022

      Yes, you can use goat cheese. You can roast the sweet potatoes a day ahead and pre-chop your lettuce. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use.

      Reply

  • Jeanette
    June 11, 2022

    Absolutely delicious. Can I dress the kale the day before putting the salad together- just to soften a bit more or will it wilt too much?
    Thank you for the fantastic recipe

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      June 11, 2022

      Hi Jeanette! The acidity from the dressing will help it soften after it sits for a little. I think that making it too far in advance would cause it to become wilted.

      Reply

      • Natalie
        October 24, 2022

        Hi Natasha. I just love your recipes! My stomach can’t handle kale. Would spinach be a good substitution?

        Reply

        • Natasha
          October 24, 2022

          Hi Natalie, I think that could work fine. The dressing would work well but you wouldn’t want it to sit or massage with spinach at all or it will get soggy much faster. I would suggest dressing just before serving if using spinach. I hope you love the salad!

          Reply

  • Connie
    April 18, 2022

    I confess, I was a little skeptical but I served this at our holiday brunch and it was singled out several times for rave reviews and recipe requests. The only change I made (I couldn’t help myself) was to candy the pecans by roasting after tossing in an egg white, brown sugar, bourbon and vanilla with a touch of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Delicious!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 18, 2022

      Hello Connie, thanks for sharing that with us. I’m glad that the changes that you made worked well in this recipe me.too. It sounds delicious, I’ll try that too maybe next ti

      Reply

  • Mary
    April 17, 2022

    My husband and I absolutely loved this salad! I used baby spinach instead of kale. Every recipe of yours that I have tried has always been delicious! Thank you Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 17, 2022

      That’s awesome, Mary! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipes that you tried.

      Reply

  • Katie
    April 12, 2022

    This salad is delicious! Love! Love! Love it! It looks beautiful too. When I bring it to work, everyone wants the recipe! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. I always go to your website when I need dinner ideas.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 12, 2022

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Katie!

      Reply

  • Patty
    March 29, 2022

    Oh my….this is amazing!! I am not a fan of kale but thought I would give it a try. I’m so glad that I did. The flavor combination is incredible. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 29, 2022

      Isn’t it amazing?! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Patty!

      Reply

  • Paul
    March 18, 2022

    This is absolutely delicious!
    And so healthy, well except for the syrup and goats cheese, but I can’t imagine not having those now!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 18, 2022

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this salad, Paul! That’s so great!

      Reply

  • ALFARAYS
    March 10, 2022

    I learned a lot of recipes after reading your blog. I love to cook and your recipes are helping me to make delicious food for my family members. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 10, 2022

      Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!

      Reply

  • Nessy
    March 5, 2022

    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad became one of my favorite salads. It tastes great, but it looks even better. It can be great addition to any meat. I served it with grilled pork, lamb. Got a lot of complaints! Thank you Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 5, 2022

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Nessy!

      Reply

  • Maureen P.
    February 18, 2022

    In our grocery stores in western WA, yams are very orange and sweet potatoes are a lighter yellow (inside). Just the opposite of what you said about yams being lighter, almost like a russet potato.
    Love the salad!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 19, 2022

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this salad, Maureen! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • Kristen
    February 18, 2022

    Hi! I really want to make this salad but I have a couple of questions. Firstly, I love kale but it doesn’t like me. Can I replace with spinach? Lastly, it’s a big no on the goat cheese for me. What would be a good substitute for this recipe? Thank you. We enjoy your recipes!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 18, 2022

      Hi Kristen, If you prefer not to use kale, you can substitute with arugula, but add the dressing to taste just before serving. Baby spinach would be the next best option.

      Reply

  • Rochelle
    February 18, 2022

    I have a question about the sodium content listed in the nutrition label.
    Recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, which is about 936 gms of sodium.
    The nutrition label says per serving is 519gms of sodium.
    Sea salt isn’t the only source of sodium in this recipe, right??

    I am on a low sodium diet, so I monitor sodium intake very carefully.

    Thank you.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 18, 2022

      Hi Rochelle, great question, goat cheese also has sodium in it.

      Reply

    • Elizabeth L Zirlott
      March 7, 2022

      Goat cheese is listed as a cheese you can eat on a low sodium diet.

      Reply

  • Tess
    February 17, 2022

    This has become one of our favourite side dishes
    Thank you so much for sharing it with us Natasha

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 17, 2022

      Great to hear that, Tess. Thanks a lot for the good feedback!

      Reply

  • Emily
    February 14, 2022

    I wasn’t a huge fan of this salad, but everyone else in my family loved it! Will definitely make it again for them:)

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 14, 2022

      Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Emily! I’m glad to hear the family enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Christine
    January 6, 2022

    This tasted amazing, it was easy to do and quite filling (it was our dinner) and will be in our regular rotation of meals!
    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 6, 2022

      That is great to hear, Christine. Thank you for your great feedback and review!

      Reply

  • Jackie Nordeman
    January 5, 2022

    So good! Worth the effort for sure! Hubby is not a fan of salads but he said “this one can go on the repeat list!” I didn’t have goat cheese on hand so I used sheep milk feta instead.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 5, 2022

      Hello Jackie, great to hear that your hubby loved this salad. Thank you for the review!

      Reply

  • Lena
    January 3, 2022

    I prepared this salad for the christmas table. Everyone were impressed!thank you for the delicious recipe.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 3, 2022

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Lena!

      Reply

  • Yolanda M.
    December 27, 2021

    I love your recipes! I have made many of your dishes and they are just so good. I made this salad for my friends and family xmas gathering that we have each year. Many people do not like kale due to its toughness but I made everyone try it and let me tell you the salad bowl was empty! They all loved it. I will make this again for sure… Happy Holidays and keep posting those great recipes love them!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      December 27, 2021

      Awww that is fantastic! I am seriously so happy to hear this recipe was a hit at your Christmas gathering (even among those who don’t usually love kale).

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  • Angela
    December 25, 2021

    I’m here to tell you if you are reading comments to see if you want to make the salad. I say Make this salad! My goodness it’s so fresh tasting. Made it today for Christmas and it is scrumptious. All the items together work so well. Great recipe here. This is my new favorite salad and honestly it’s so healthy! (Except the goat cheese)

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 26, 2021

      Hello Angela, that is such a nice comment. Thanks a lot for the good review, I’m glad you found a new favorite!

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  • Hope
    December 24, 2021

    This salad was so delicious! Thank you for this awesome recipe!

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  • Sylvia Habib
    December 13, 2021

    Can I substitute Kale with anything else and still tastes so good like everyone is saying??

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 13, 2021

      Hi Sylvia, If you prefer not to use, kale, you can substitute with arugula, but add the dressing to taste just before serving. Baby spinach would be the next best option.

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  • Linda
    December 1, 2021

    Made this for a dinner party I had last week and it was a hit!! So delicious and healthy! Just substituted feta cheese for the goat cheese. Though I love goat cheese, I wasn’t sure if others did as well. The flavors of this salad blend so well together. It was perfect! Thank you!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 1, 2021

      I’m so happy this was a hit, Linda! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

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  • Michael Ruiz
    November 27, 2021

    I made this salad for Thanksgiving dinner. Was a hit!!!!!! Got many compliments for it! Never tried goat cheese before, but took your advice Natasha. Was skeptical about my making the dressing, cause I thought I’d screw it up. But was easy enough and they liked it. Guess I know what I’ll be bringing to next years Thanksgiving dinner!!Thank you Natasha!!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 27, 2021

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Michael! Happy Thanksgiving!

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      • Sharon
        December 11, 2021

        I usually love your recepies. The dressing is terrible everything tastes like vinegar. Is that the right right portions? Love the idea of combo though. Next time will add spinach no kale. And def no vinegar or garlic.

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        • Natasha
          December 11, 2021

          Hi Sharon, that is a normal amount of apple cider vinegar proportionally for a salad dressing. Did you possibly use a different type of vinegar which can be more acidic?

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          • Sharon
            December 18, 2021

            Maybe, It was very very strong! Yeah I will use half a spoon next time.

  • Christine
    November 27, 2021

    Yummy!! Made this for Thanksgiving gathering at my son and daughter in law home. Everyone (at least those willing to eat green things 🤣) loved this recipe. Definitely making again!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 27, 2021

      Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Christine!

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  • sonnchris4
    November 26, 2021

    Delicious, tasty salad. So flavorful & the dressing is amazing!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 26, 2021

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!

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  • Arya
    November 22, 2021

    DELISH!! ps this was my only ever successful homemade salad dressing! THANK YOU!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 23, 2021

      Very nice and great job!

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  • Jennifer
    November 21, 2021

    The second I saw your video for this I immediately texted myself the ingredients to pick up at the grocery store. Made this tonight and it was OUTSTANDING! I could eat this salad EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!!! The key is to slice the kale super thin—like extremely thin. It is scrumptious! I also added Zen Basil Seeds which added a little crunch. SO excited to make it again tomorrow!!! Thank you! xo, Jennifer

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 22, 2021

      That’s awesome feedback, Jennifer. Thank you so much!

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  • Kelly
    November 21, 2021

    Love this salad! The flavor combinations are deeelish. I subbed walnuts for the pecans and used gala apples because that’s what I had on hand. Also added garlic to the sweet potatoes bc I minced way too much garlic for the dressing and didn’t want to just toss it. Everything was yummy and it got high praise from my man.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 22, 2021

      I’m glad you loved this recipe, Kelly. Thank you for the review!

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  • Sharon
    November 20, 2021

    I was skeptical about the kale, but it was wilted nicely. And I am not a fan of goat cheese, but it totally was delicious in this salad. I will be making this for the holidays! Thank you!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 20, 2021

      It’s the perfect holiday salad! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sharon!

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  • J Crews
    November 17, 2021

    Does this salad hold up over night? Can I prep it the night before for an early meeting or will it be wilted like a regular salad? Also do you toss it before serving or just leave it all on top?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 17, 2021

      Hello there, you can roast the sweet potatoes a day ahead and pre-chop your lettuce. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use. You may toss it before serving too!

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  • Sally Gierl
    November 16, 2021

    This is my new favorite salad! I love the combination of flavors. It is very filling and a great meatless option.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 16, 2021

      That’s so great! I’m happy to hear you have a new favorite, Sally!

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  • Shirley Forsha
    November 15, 2021

    Hi Natasha,

    I made your roasted sweet potato kale salad last night, and I have to say it was the best salad I’ve ever had! The flavors are amazing. Thanks for such a great recipe!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 15, 2021

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Shirley!

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  • Beck & Bulow
    November 13, 2021

    Best sweet potato I’ve ever made. I usually over cook potatos but haven’t as yet. Simple to make!!! and please visit us.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 13, 2021

      I’m happy you enjoyed this sweet potato recipe! Thank you for your lovely review!

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  • Annie
    November 10, 2021

    This was delicious. We will definitely be making it again and again. Thank you! My family loves your recipes.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 10, 2021

      That is the best when the family love what we moms make. That’s so great!

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  • KN
    November 9, 2021

    This was absolutely delicious! I made it as written but substituted feta cheese. My daughter requested that I pack the leftovers in her school lunch. Highly recommend!

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    • Natasha
      November 9, 2021

      I’m so happy to hear you and your daughter loved the salad and leftovers do keep so well for lunch the next day. Thanks for sharing that you loved it with Feta cheese.

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  • Jean Nishio-Chan
    November 8, 2021

    What can be substituted for sweet potatoes? Can butternut squash be ok as substitution?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 8, 2021

      Hi Jean, I haven’t tried that yet to advise. I think it will work but it will be a different recipe. Please share with us how it goes if you do an experiment.

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  • Tammy
    November 8, 2021

    Hi, Can I use other greens? We really don’t loke kale.
    Can it work with lettuce?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 8, 2021

      Hi Tammy, we love it with Kalt but you can try spinach or another favorite green to see how you like that.

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      • Shantelle Brungardt
        November 8, 2021

        This was an amazing salad!! I swapped out sweet potato for butternut squash added red onion and chicken apple sausage!!!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 8, 2021

          Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Shantelle! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

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  • Tania
    November 7, 2021

    Hi please What is a good substitute for maple syrup? Are there any other options

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 8, 2021

      I think honey or agave nectar will work.

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  • Lucy
    November 7, 2021

    This salad looks good. What would work for a nut-free version?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 8, 2021

      Hi Lucy, you can omit them!

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  • Charity Smith
    November 7, 2021

    Wow, this was so delicious, and very satisfying. I was hesitant about using goat cheese because I don’t care for it. Was going to use feta, but I’m glad I didn’t. It was perfect. Thanks for this fantastic healthy recipe!!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 7, 2021

      You are so welcome, Charity. Great to hear that the recipe was a success!

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  • Jodi
    November 7, 2021

    I don’t like kale as it rates bitter. Is there another green leaf lettuce that will work in this recipe?
    Thanks

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 7, 2021

      If you prefer not to use, kale, you can substitute with arugula, but add the dressing to taste just before serving. Baby spinach would be the next best option.

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      • MT
        December 4, 2021

        My family doesn’t usually like kale either BUT they love this salad, I especially like that the kale doesn’t get wilted like other lettuces.. and we love the goat cheese, its gets creamy. Try it!!

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  • Erika
    November 6, 2021

    I’m not a fan of goat cheese. What other cheese would work well with this salad?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 7, 2021

      Hi Erika, Feta should work well too.

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  • Antoinette Monaghan
    November 6, 2021

    I love this recipe. The colours are wonderful and it has made me use kale! Love all your recipies!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 6, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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  • Gerald Estes
    November 6, 2021

    Your winter salad says sweet potato’s, those are NOT sweet potato’s. They are Yams and do not tasty the same. I suggest if your working with food you know about the food your talking about..

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    • Donna
      November 10, 2021

      My God, no reason to be nasty or sarcastic. You could just let her know in a nice way. CHILL!

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    • AC
      November 14, 2021

      Maybe you should spell check before you post a nasty comment, (Tasty the same). So rude over a yam and sweet potato. Geez.

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    • Nadia
      November 19, 2021

      Can I substitute goat cheese with different one? We just not fan of goat cheese. Which one would you recommend?
      Thank you,

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        November 20, 2021

        Hi Nadia, feta is a great substitution for goat cheese. I hope you love this recipe!

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    • Melanie
      November 21, 2021

      Yes, they are sweet potatoes. You should google yams vs. sweet potatoes.

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    • Renee Holder
      November 23, 2021

      Before you criticize this lady, please learn how to properly use an apostrophe. You meant to use the plural. Correct? And you have also spelled the noun incorrectly. Potatoes is what you meant.

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    • Angela
      December 21, 2021

      First all. EVERYONE knows we say sweet potatoes when they are yams. What the heck happened to you to cause you to be so rude. Get off this page you wretched old hag

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  • Tanya
    November 6, 2021

    I love your broccoli apple salad and making it at least once a week. Looking forward to try this one as it’s filled with so much of goodness, beauty and love!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 6, 2021

      I hope you love this recipe also, Tanya!

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  • LYNDA MORRIS
    November 6, 2021

    If taking this salad to a pot luck party, how to keep the apples from turning brown? and would I wait to add dressing at the time of serving?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 7, 2021

      You can roast the sweet potatoes a day ahead and pre-chop your lettuce. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can prepare the apples on the same day you’ll serve the salad. I would recommend adding the dressing last.

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  • Kristen Mullaney
    November 6, 2021

    I can’t wait to try this for Thanksgiving Dinner!! Where did you get your beautiful salad bowl?

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  • Cristina T
    November 6, 2021

    Hi Natasha. I am a big fan of yours and tried many of your recipes, but I have started lately a plant-based diet. Therefore, what do you suggest to replace the goat cheese with?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 7, 2021

      Hello Cristina, thanks for your support. I haven’t tried any vegan substitute, I only know that feta cheese is a good one to use but I haven’t tried anything else to advise.

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  • Christie
    November 6, 2021

    How would this work with Feta instead of Goats Cheese ? I just like the flavor better.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 6, 2021

      Hi Christie, I bet that would work here!

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  • J. D.
    November 5, 2021

    I normally don’t like kale, but this recipe works for me! Double the dressing recipe, then use a stick-blender to make sure the garlic is mixed well with the other ingredients. Just a suggestion.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 5, 2021

      Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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  • Toni
    November 5, 2021

    I love everything about this salad! Packed full of flavors and really easy to make!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 5, 2021

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Toni!

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  • Anna
    November 5, 2021

    I am obsessed with this salad! I could eat it every day and never get bored of it. Simple but so delicious!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 5, 2021

      We love simple and delicious recipes! I’m glad you loved it too!

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  • Lily
    November 5, 2021

    I loved this salad it screams fall and is filled with so many nutrients! I’m taking some for lunch for work tomorrow!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 5, 2021

      I hope you love it, Lily! Thank you for your excellent review!

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