(Warm) Sweet Kale Sheet Pan Salad
As if our Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit needed an upgrade. Maybe that’s why you hadn’t thought of adding steamy roasted sweet potatoes and softly caramelized red onions to its fresh mix of superfood greens, radicchio, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and creamy poppyseed dressing. Now that’s something new and nourishing. And how about putting freshly sautéed Italian sausage into the mix? An even more delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors. And what if you put the whole salad into the oven? Now you’ve got yourself a warm, tender, and hearty salad.
- PREP TIME:
- 15 minutes
- Cook TIME:
- 25–35 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 45 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 4-6
Ingredients
- 2 bags Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the sweet potatoes and red onion on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread into an even layer, dividing between two pans if needed.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Reserve the dressing and topping packets from both salad kits. Add the greens and cooked sausage to the roasted vegetables. Toss gently and roast for another 5–8 minutes, until the greens are lightly wilted.
- Remove from the oven. Add the toppings from both kits and drizzle with the dressing to taste. Toss gently and serve warm.
Sheet Pan Shuffle: Quick, Healthy Meals All Winter
All hail an all-in-one sheet pan roast. Whether it’s for our Classic Vegetables or our Veggie Kits, sheet pan meals make dinner prep a (warm) breeze. Roasting vegetables brings out their sweetness and adds a rich, caramelized flavor. For meal ideas in this department, check out our blog of Easy One-Pan Wonders that serve up all the flavor and nutrients but with minimal effort and easy cleanup.
But now, we’re taking it further. Have you tried putting hearty greens in the oven? That’s right: pull out that big oven-ready tray of metal and throw it all on—greens included. Briefly baking the greens (provided they’re sturdy and can withstand heat) gives them an interesting, tender texture without stripping away their crisp character.
Whether it’s a sheet pan salad or a Baked Salad, we love combining fresh salads with cooked ingredients like roasted vegetables, grains, or proteins to transform a previously cold dish into a cozy meal.
