Delicata, Honeynut Squash and Kale Salad
The perfect Fall salad! With roasted honeynut squash, delicata squash, kale and a tangy maple-dijon dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 3 cups thinly sliced Tuscan kale
- 1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup roasted pepitas
- Feta cheese or goat cheese, optional
Roasted Squash
- 2 delicata squash, sliced in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1-inch half-moons
- 2 honeynut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch cinnamon and cayenne
Maple Dijon Dressing
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Make the Squash
- Place the squash on a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Toss to coat well, then spread out so that squash is in an equal layer. Place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
Make the shallots
- Place the thinly sliced shallots in a small container and cover with the red wine vinegar. Set aside to pickle quickly.
Make the dressing
- Whisk together the syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, and salt until combined, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking the entire time until a dressing comes together. Taste, adding more salt/pepper as desired
Assemble
- In a large bowl, add the arugula, kale, and roasted squash. Drain the shallots and add them to the salad bowl. Add the dressing and 1/4 cup of the pepitas and toss until well combined. Transfer to a plate and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup of pepitas, crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese, if using, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 629kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 12gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 558mgPotassium: 2455mgFiber: 13gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 45260IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 355mgIron: 6mg