Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this Autumn Caesar Salad featuring toasted delicata squash croutons that add a sweet and savory twist to the classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale
- destemmed & shredded or finely chopped (about 3 cups chopped)
- 1 large shallot
- thinly sliced
- ½ lemon
- juiced
- delicata squash ‘croutons’
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup shaved parmesan
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing of choice
- 1 medium delicata squash (roughly 1 pound)
- deseeded & sliced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- divided
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic
- finely chopped or grated
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped hardy fresh herbs
- such as rosemary
- sage
- or thyme
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
- to season
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the delicata squash cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the squash is roasting, prepare the croutons by combining panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic, fresh herbs, and remaining olive oil in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- After 10 minutes of roasting the squash, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the squash and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, sliced shallot, lemon juice, and Caesar dressing. Toss well to coat.
- Add the roasted delicata squash croutons, pine nuts, and shaved parmesan to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute the nuts and cheese based on your dietary preferences. This salad can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Autumn Caesar Salad, Roasted Delicata Squash, Salad Recipe, Fall Recipes, Healthy Salads