
5.0 from 51 votes
Kale and Squash Salad
Immune-boosting kale, squash, purple cabbage, arugula, almonds, basil and pears are all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. To add more protein, you could add grilled shrimp or salmon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 10 ounces from 1 small butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon water
- 10 medium Lacinato kale leaves (stems removed, thinly sliced)
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups baby arugula
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 small pear (seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (I used D’anjou))
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 ounce crumbled bleu cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a medium sheet pan with oil, add the squash, oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fork tender and browned on the edges.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified and combined. Set aside.
- In 2 shallow bowls, combine the squash, kale, arugula and basil. Toss to combine.
- Top each with ½ the pear, ½ cup cabbage, 1 tablespoon almonds and ½ ounce bleu cheese.
- Top each with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl (1/2 the salad)
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Fiber
8.5g
(34%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1bowl (1/2 the salad) | |
Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
Protein | 10g | 20% |
Fat | 27g | 42% |
Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
Fiber | 8.5g | 34% |
Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.