Spinach Salad with Sweet potato (gluten free, vegan option)
This spinach salad with sweet potato is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch. It is packed with nutrients and is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. This spinach salad with sweet potato recipe is gluten free, dairy free, nut free, low carb and low fat. Plus theres an easy vegan option as well! The spinach salad with sweet potato is made with roasted chickpeas, sweet potato cubes, apple maple chicken sausage, and spinach.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz pack of baby spinach
- 1 apple maple chicken sausage sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 15 ounces can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- Air fry the chicken sausage according to the package directions.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- To assemble the salad, combine the spinach, chicken sausage, sweet potato, and chickpeas in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
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