Roasted Sweet Potato + Greens Salad w/ Ginger Miso Dressing
Skin protection + deep nourishment.
Beta-carotene-loaded sweet potato + dark leafy greens deliver a concentrated dose of fat-soluble vitamins that your skin depends on for cell renewal, UV protection + a healthy, even tone.
This vibrant salad works on multiple levels for skin health — providing provitamin A, vitamin K, anti-inflammatory compounds + a gut-supportive dressing that keeps the skin-gut axis strong + your complexion reflecting what's happening inside.
Roasted Sweet Potato
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sea salt + black pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of cayenne
Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil + spices until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized + tender.
Salad Base
3 cups mixed greens (kale, green leaf lettuce, spinach)
1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 avocado, sliced or cubed
Fresh parsley or cilantro to finish
Build greens in a wide bowl. Layer shredded cabbage, carrot + avocado over top. Add roasted sweet potato warm directly from the oven.
Ginger Miso Dressing
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
2–3 tbsp warm water to thin
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle generously over salad just before serving.
Benefits
Sweet potato → exceptionally rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A — essential for skin cell turnover, barrier repair + protecting against premature aging
Mixed greens + kale → provide vitamin K, folate + chlorophyll that support skin oxygenation, reduce dark circles + help neutralize oxidative stress
Purple cabbage → anthocyanins + vitamin C work together to support collagen production + protect skin from environmental damage
Shredded carrot → additional beta-carotene + biotin that support healthy skin, hair + nail structure
Avocado → monounsaturated fats + vitamin E help the skin retain moisture and allow fat-soluble vitamins in this bowl to absorb fully
Ginger → potent anti-inflammatory that helps calm reactive, inflamed or congested skin from the inside
Miso → fermented + probiotic-rich, supporting gut microbiome balance which is directly linked to skin clarity + reduced inflammatory skin conditions
Apple cider vinegar → supports digestive function + helps maintain the internal pH balance that often reflects on the skin's surface