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Kale Fall Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

This Fall Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash is a little sweet, a little savory, warm, and hearty. It's a simply delicious addition to your next dinner spread or holiday meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • ½ large butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 5 oz kale chopped
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup honeycrisp apple chopped
  • ½ avocado
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 4 oz crumbled goat cheese optional
  • ½ cup Panera Bread Fuji Apple Dressing

Instructions

To roast the butternut squash
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Remove the skin on the squash with a vegetable peeler. Then, using a knife, slice the squash in half horizontally like a hot dog.
  3. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Then, chop into ¼”-¾” slices. Cut those slices into cubes.
  4. Add cubed squash to a sheet pan and toss with salt, pepper, and olive oil. You could even toss with a little Italian seasoning for some more flavor.
  5. Roast for 25-30 minutes. You may need more or less time depending on the size of the squash you used. Toss 2-3 times while cooking to ensure cubes are cooked equally.
For the salad:
  1. Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. You can also use a 90-second precooked quinoa packet. It's time efficient and still delicious!
  2. Dice your apple into cubes (or thin slices if you prefer) and slice your avocado.
  3. Chop kale and place in a bowl. Massage it for 2-3 minutes with the Fuji Apple Dressing. This will soften the kale to take away some of its bitterness and infuse it with flavor.
  4. Add apple, avocado, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl.
  5. When butternut squash is complete, remove from pan and add to the salad.
  6. Toss and enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad is best stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The heartiness from the kale will keep it from getting soggy too quickly as compared to a more delicate green like arugula or butter lettuce.
  • Don't forget to massage your kale! It takes away the bitterness and makes it easier to chew for a more enjoyable eating experience. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving (with dressing) Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 831mg (24%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving (with dressing)
Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 831mg 18%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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