RECIPE: Fall Salad Love! Kale with Delicata Squash and Honey Crisp Apple

Name: Apple and Delicata Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups kale, roughly torn; 1 delicata squash; Preheat oven to 425; Massage Kale with 1/2 tsp salt and let rest to soften.; Cut delicata squash in half lengthwise and use a grapefruit spoon to scrape out the seeds.; 1/2 honey crisp apple, washed and diced; 1/2 c pecans; 1/2 red onion; 1 tsp olive oil; coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons Choc Zero maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

by Robyn Schmidt October 13, 2020

Is salad porn a thing to anyone else? This fall salad absolutely hit the spot- Kale, roasted delicata squash, red onion and toasted pecans, honey crisp apple and maple Dijon vinaigrette. It was every fall flavor we love in one bowl. Plus, we love how sturdy kale is- you can dress the salad and leave it for hours without winding up with a soggy mess. Make a huge batch for lunch and you've got leftovers for dinner! Plus this meal is loaded with fiber, and vitamins A, C and K and is super filling. It's a total power salad!

Photo Credit: Robyn Schmidt

Adapted from Paleo Running Mama

Apple and Delicata Squash Salad

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

SALAD

4 cups kale, roughly torn
1 delicata squash
Preheat oven to 425
Massage Kale with 1/2 tsp salt and let rest to soften.
Cut delicata squash in half lengthwise and use a grapefruit spoon to scrape out the seeds.
1/2 honey crisp apple, washed and diced
1/2 c pecans
1/2 red onion
1 tsp olive oil
coarse sea salt

MAPLE DIJON DRESSING

2 tablespoons Choc Zero maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

SALAD

Preheat oven to 425 F
Massage Kale with 1/2 tsp salt and let rest to soften.
Wash and dry squash. Cut in half lengthwise and use a grapefruit spoon to scrape out the seeds. Slice into half rounds about 1/4 in thick.
Peel and cut red onion into wedges.
Toss squash and onion with 1 tsp olive oil and salt and spread on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Roast for 45 min or until soft and caramelized. Add pecans for the last 8 minutes so they are warm and lightly toasted.
Toss Kale, apple, and warm squash, onion and pecans with the maple dressing to taste. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

MAPLE DIJON DRESSING

Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass mason jar. Shake until emulsified.

Recipe Note

Kale salad holds up well, even dressed, so this makes a perfect lunch to take to work or on the go!

RECIPE: Fall Salad Love! Kale with Delicata Squash and Honey Crisp Apple

Apple and Delicata Squash Salad

Category

Servings

Prep Time

Cook Time

Ingredients

SALAD

MAPLE DIJON DRESSING

Directions

SALAD

MAPLE DIJON DRESSING

Recipe Note

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