Description
A colorful and nutritious Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad that combines the earthiness of roasted butternut squash with the heartiness of kale, topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, and pomegranate arils for a perfect Fall dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head kale
- 4 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅔ cup uncooked quinoa
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, massage the kale with a little olive oil until softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Once the squash is ready, combine it with the kale, cooked quinoa, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and slivered almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately or let chill for a bit to meld flavors.
Notes
This salad can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep. You can customize it by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad, salad recipes, healthy salad, quinoa salad, Fall recipes