Apple Walnut Salad with Sweet Potato Crisps

 

 

SWEET POTATO CRISP INGREDIENTS

1 Sweet Potato Sliced into Thin Rounds

2 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil

¼ Teaspoon Chili Powder

¼ Teaspoon Paprika

¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

½ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

SALAD INGREDIENTS

5oz Container Arugula

¼ Sliced Red Onion

¾ Honeycrisp Apple Cut into Strips

¾ Cup Roasted Walnuts

SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard

2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar

½ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

½ Teaspoon Minced Garlic

¼ Cup Avocado Oil

SWEET POTATO ASSEMBLY

1. In a small bowl mix together chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to make potato crisp seasoning.
2. Place sweet potato rounds in a large baggie with avocado oil and seasoning. Seal the bag and evenly coat all the fries with the avocado oil and half of the seasoning.
3. Place rounds in the air fryer at 370° Fahrenheit. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to bake in batches.  Do not overlap sweet potato rounds because they will not get crispy.
4. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes shaking the basket and flipping the rounds every few minutes until desired crispness.

SALAD ASSEMBLY

1. In a small mixing bowl make the salad dressing by whisking together the Dijon, vinegar, salt, garlic, and avocado oil.
2. In a large mixing bowl add the arugula, onion, apple, walnuts, and dressing. Mix well.
3. Prepare your plates by distributing an even amount of salad on each, and surround each salad with potato crisps.

SERVES 6

HEALTH BENEFITS

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.

Sweet Potatoes:  Contain vitamin A and C which are both antioxidants that reduce inflammation.  Vitamin A is fat-soluble, which means having your sweet potatoes with a healthy fat (avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.) will help you absorb even more vitamin A.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Walnuts:  Contain cancer fighting properties that help reduce the risk of prostate and breast cancer.