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Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

  • Author: Jessi's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45

Ingredients

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Roasted Butternut Squash

  • 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbls olive oil

Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Zest and Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbls apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbls garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbls fresh rosemary, chopped
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups kale, chopped and stems removed
  • 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 Tbls herbed goat cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Chop the butternut squash in to bite-size chunks and toss with seasonings and olive oil.
  2. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes or until squash is soft and slightly caramelized.
  3. Put all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and whisk thoroughly or put a lid on it and shake.
  4. Place the chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle about a tablespoon or two of dressing in to the bowl. Use your hands to mix and kneed in the dressing with the greens. ‘Massage’ the leaves until tender.
  5. Toss the rest of the ingredients and roasted squash in the bowl and drizzle more dressing if you desire.

Notes

  • This can serve two as an entree dish or four as a side dish to compliment and entree.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4