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{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad

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Remember how I said I wasn’t giving up on salads? This is me not giving up.

{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad | Whisk and Shout

This salad combined every autumn superfood in one bowl. So not only is it seasonal, but it’s so so good for you.


I came down with a nasty sinus infection a few weeks back, and since then, I’ve been really obsessed with making sure I get all my vitamins.

{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad | Whisk and Shout

I’ve been chomping on apples and downing vitamin C gummies like you wouldn’t believe. This salad is packed full of nutrients to stave off cold weather bugs.

{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad | Whisk and Shout

A little nutritional science for you, just to convince you to make this salad.

1 cup of kale has 133% of your daily Vitamin A, and 134% of your daily Vitamin C. 1 cup of cubed sweet potato has 344% (!!!!!) of your daily Vitamin A. It has so many other benefits, but that one alone should sell ya. 1 cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein and 15% of your daily iron. And just one ounce of pecans contains 10% of your daily fiber intake.

{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad | Whisk and Shout

This healthy vegan salad combines all these superfoods for a nutrient-packed dish! Herb roasted tofu and sweet potato, kale, quinoa, and pecans add nutritional value to this salad. I promise you won’t get sick, just give it a try!

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{Vegan} Autumn Superfood Kale Salad
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Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner, Salad, Side, Appetizer
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Serves: 2-3 as a main, 4-6 as a side
 
This healthy vegan salad combines many superfoods for a nutrient-packed dish! Herb roasted tofu and sweet potato, kale, quinoa, and pecans add nutritional value to this salad.
Ingredients
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups shredded kale, washed thoroughly
  • 7 oz tofu (1/2 a block), cubed
  • ¼ cup dry quinoa + ½ cup water (=1/2 cup cooked)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • Shaved parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cubed tofu and sweet potato with olive oil, garlic, garlic powder, dried herbs, and cumin powder.
  3. Spread tofu and sweet potato on prepared baking tray and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool on a wire rack,
  4. Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Toss warm quinoa and kale in a large bowl and massage salad with hands to soften kale. Add sweet potato and tofu and toss more to combine.
  5. Top with pecans and shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.

 

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  2. David @ Spiced says

    Oh man, I need this immune-boosting salad in my life! As soon as the weather turned cold, Laura and I both started battling colds. Of course, Robbie coming home from daycare with all sorts of sniffles doesn’t help one bit. But I bet this salad would help fight off that creeping crud! Love the quinoa in there. 🙂

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  3. traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    I’m convinced Medha! This looks so good and is such a delicious way to get that needed vitamin C! I’ve not had a cold in forever.. I think it’s due in part to all the greens I stuff into green smoothies.. but I gotta say, I love the crunch and texture of a good salad more than a green smoothie! Thank you for this delicious recipe my dear!

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  10. marcie says

    This salad definitely looks like it would stave off any cold and flu bugs! It’s packed with nutrition and those colors are so pretty — it’s fall in a bowl!

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  11. Danielle says

    I totally never realized how much vitamins kale packs! I’ve been loving kale salads lately too, so this sounds perfect. Hope you’re feeling better, Medha!

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  13. Kalpana says

    Hello Medha ! Excellent recipe you have shared with us. It looks healthy and tasty. Thanks for sharing and keep us updating with new recipes 🙂

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