### Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad
If you enjoy the Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos, you’re going to adore the Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad! This dish features fresh greens, crispy tortilla chips, smoky roasted chickpeas, and sweet potatoes, all dressed with a creamy jalapeño dressing. It’s a tasty, fulfilling meal that can be made in just 30 minutes, ideal for hectic weeknights.
#### Ingredients
– **For the Salad:**
– 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into half-inch cubes
– 1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
– 2 Tbsp avocado oil (plus additional for massaging the kale)
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp chili powder
– 3/4 tsp sea salt
– 1 small bunch of lacinato kale, chopped and rinsed
– 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped and rinsed
– 2 cups tortilla chips, broken into smaller pieces
– 1 large avocado, sliced (optional)
– **For the Dressing:**
– 3/4 cup Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing (link to recipe)
#### Instructions
1. **Preheat Oven:** Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (218°C) and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Roast Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas:** Spread the diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas on the baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, and sea salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are soft.
3. **Prepare Dressing:** While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, make the Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing and set it aside.
4. **Massage Kale:** In a large mixing bowl, massage the chopped kale with a little avocado oil to enhance its softness. Incorporate the chopped romaine and toss to mix.
5. **Combine Ingredients:** After the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are done roasting, set aside 1/4 of them for serving. Add the remaining roasted mix to the greens and toss with 3/4 cup of the dressing. Adjust the dressing to your liking.
6. **Serve:** Move the salad to a serving dish, layering on the reserved sweet potatoes and chickpeas, and top with crushed tortilla chips and sliced avocado if desired. Best served immediately.
#### Nutritional Information (per serving)
– **Calories:** 442
– **Carbohydrates:** 58.7 g
– **Protein:** 12.6 g
– **Fat:** 19.4 g
– **Saturated Fat:** 2.6 g
– **Fiber:** 11.9 g
– **Sugar:** 10.3 g
– **Vitamin A:** 4020 IU
– **Vitamin C:** 24 mg
– **Calcium:** 142 mg
– **Iron:** 4 mg
This Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad is not only vibrant and delightful but also rich in nutrients. It makes for a fantastic standalone meal or can complement other Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy your tasty and nourishing creation!