A vibrant and nutritious salad combining roasted butternut squash, kale, quinoa, and crunchy toppings, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Vegetables
1headkale (curly kale)
4cupscubed butternut squash
1tbspolive oil
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/4tspblack pepper
2/3cupuncooked quinoa
1/4cuppumpkin seeds
1/4cuppomegranate arils
1/4cupslivered almonds
2tbspolive oil (dressing)
2tbsporange juice
1tbspapple cider vinegar
1tbspdijon mustard
1-2tbsphoney or maple syrup
1/4tspsalt (dressing)
Additional
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast cubed squash with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder for 25-35 minutes.
Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Massage and chop kale finely, then combine with cooked quinoa, roasted squash, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, and almonds.
Whisk dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
Feel free to use pre-cubed butternut squash for convenience.