Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Pomegranate dressing
This Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Salad may seem like a Fall recipe but trust me, it's equally enjoyable year round. Roast some butternut squash, add it to massaged kale, top it with some juicy sweet apples & pomegranate, toasted pecans for the crunch, feta or goat cheese for the creaminess and a delicious pomegranate dressing - that's it! To make this a bit more filling, add half a cup of cooked faro. If you are vegan/ dairy-free simply skip the cheese or use a DF/Vegan alternative.
Ingredients
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Kale, washed and torn into bite sized pieces
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Butternut Squash, small, peeled and cubed
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Cosmic Crisp Apple, sliced
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Pomegranate
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Pecans, toasted
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Feta Cheese, skip for vegan or dairy-free
- 2 - 3 Tbsp2 - 3 Tbsp2 - 3 Tbsp Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- To roast Butternut squash:
- Preheat the oven at 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange peeled and cubed Butternut squash. Drizzle some Olive oil. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Mix well and roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
- For the Salad:
- Add washed Kale to a clean bowl. Drizzle some Olive oil and sprinkle some salt. Massage the Kale using your hands until the leaves turn dark green.
- Add roasted butternut squash, sliced apple, pomegranate, pecans and feta cheese (skip if dairy free/vegan).
- Pour a generous drizzle of Pomegranate dressing and give it a good toss. Enjoy!
Notes
Update - Since the posting of this recipe, Cedar Valley Selections has discontinued selling their Pomegranate dressing. Use one from another brand or make it at home by combining 3 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses, 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup (if vegan), 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 tsp of Salt & Pepper and giving that a good shake. An apricot dressing made with apricot preserves + basic Vinaigrette would also be a good substitution to this Pomegranate dressing.
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Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 292 |
Fat: | 19 g |
Carbohydrates: | 24 g |
Protein: | 10 g |
Cholesterol: | 8 g |
Sodium: | 508 mg |
Fiber: | 7 g |
Sugars: | 10 g |
Calculated for total recipe. |
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