Name: Southwestern Kale Power Salad with Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 large salads
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped into very small, bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium lime, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced into small, 1/4-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 avocados, sliced into long strips; 2 limes, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium jalapeño, deseeded, membranes removed and roughly chopped; 1 handful cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional; Salt, to taste; 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans; 1/3 cup crumbled feta, omit for vegan/dairy-free salad; 1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)