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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

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a medium sheet pan with oil, add the squash, oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  2. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fork tender and browned on the edges.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified and combined. Set aside.
  4. In 2 shallow bowls, combine the squash, kale, arugula and basil. Toss to combine.
  5. Top each with ½ the pear, ½ cup cabbage, 1 tablespoon almonds and ½ ounce bleu cheese.
  6. Top each with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve.

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.