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Warm Kale Salad with Butternut Squash

Sean
This warm kale salad is a healthy and hearty salad. It is made with roasted butternut squash, wilted kale goat cheese, walnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. This winter salad makes for a wonderful appetizer or a great meal on its own.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 373 kcal

Equipment

  • Lined sheet pan
  • Mason jar
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sauté pan
  • Potato peeler

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound kale stems removed and chopped
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed (small)
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dressing

  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, 200°C, or gas mark 6. Line a sheet pan with foil.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the butternut squash, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, and salt. Toss to combine and then place on the sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes stirring after 15 minutes.
    2 cups butternut squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt

Making the dressing

  • While the squash is cooking combine all of the dressing ingredients into a mason jar, close and shake vigorously.
    1 tablespoon garlic, ¼ cup avocado oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard

Making the salad

  • In a pan heat the remaining olive oil with the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the kale and cook until it has wilted, about 3-5 minutes. You might have to do this in batches. In this case cut the oil and garlic in half and repeat the steps with the second half of the kale.
    1 pound kale, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Top the wilted kale with the walnuts, roasted butternut squash, and feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing on top and gently toss to combine.
    ½ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup walnuts

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 706mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18872IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 430mgIron: 3mg
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Keyword Healthy, Kale Salad, Vegetarian
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