### Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad
If you’re a fan of the Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos, you’ll love this Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad! This meal features fresh kale and romaine, crispy tortilla chips, smoky roasted chickpeas, and sweet potatoes, all topped with a creamy jalapeño dressing. It’s a meal full of flavor that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight supper.
#### Ingredients
– **For the Salad:**
– 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into half-inch cubes
– 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 2 Tbsp avocado oil (plus extra for massaging kale)
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp chili powder
– 3/4 tsp sea salt
– 1 small bunch lacinato kale, washed and chopped
– 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
– 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed into bite-sized pieces
– 1 large avocado, sliced (optional)
– **For the Dressing:**
– 3/4 cup Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing (link to recipe)
#### Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare 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 tender.
3. **Prepare the Dressing:** While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are in the oven, make the Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing and set it aside.
4. **Massage the Kale:** In a sizable mixing bowl, place the chopped kale and gently massage it with a bit of oil to enhance tenderness. Add the chopped romaine and mix well.
5. **Combine Ingredients:** After the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasted, set aside 1/4 of them for serving. Add the remaining roasted items to the lettuce and kale mix, and toss with 3/4 cup of the dressing. Adjust the dressing according to your taste.
6. **Serve:** Move the salad to a serving plate, top with the reserved sweet potatoes and chickpeas, and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and sliced avocado if you like. Enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
#### Nutritional Information (per serving)
– **Calories:** 442
– **Carbohydrates:** 58.7 g
– **Protein:** 12.6 g
– **Fat:** 19.4 g
– **Saturated Fat:** 2.6 g
– **Cholesterol:** 0 mg
– **Sodium:** 967 mg
– **Potassium:** 902 mg
– **Fiber:** 11.9 g
– **Sugar:** 10.3 g
– **Vitamin A:** 4020 IU
– **Vitamin C:** 24 mg
– **Calcium:** 142 mg
– **Iron:** 4 mg
#### Conclusion
This Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad is not only tasty but also nourishing and filling. It can be enjoyed as a complete meal or alongside other Mexican-inspired dishes. Give it a go and let us know how it turns out!