Southwestern Kale Power Salad with Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Avocado Sauce

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Ingredients (20)

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped into very small, bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced into small, 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 avocados, sliced into long strips
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium jalapeño, deseeded, membranes removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta, omit for vegan/dairy-free salad
  • 1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)

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