In this article, we present a delightful and nutritious Delicata Squash Salad with Kale and Cranberry Beans, a culinary symphony that combines roasted delicata squash, hearty kale, creamy cranberry beans, and a tangy dressing. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body with each bite.
This vibrant salad features roasted delicata squash, renowned for its naturally sweet and nutty flavor. The squash is roasted to perfection, caramelizing its edges and intensifying its innate sweetness. Alongside the squash, crisp and earthy kale adds a burst of freshness and essential nutrients. To complement these ingredients, creamy cranberry beans, also known as borlotti beans, provide a velvety texture and a touch of nutty flavor.
The salad is further elevated by a zesty dressing that harmonizes the flavors of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Freshly chopped parsley adds a vibrant green hue and an herbaceous aroma. This delectable salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile. It can be served as a main course for a light lunch or dinner, or as a delectable side dish to accompany various grilled or roasted proteins.
DELICATA SQUASH SALAD WITH KALE AND CRANBERRY BEANS
Delicata squash is tossed with kale, cranberry beans, and a tangy balsamic dressing in this delicious recipe. Compounds in kale prompt the liver to release enzymes that may fight cancer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squashes into 1/2-inch-thick semicircles. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Mix together balsamic vinegar and honey. Brush some of the mixture onto squash slices; reserve remaining mixture. Bake for 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, place kale in a large bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add red-wine vinegar and remaining vinegar-honey mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Immediately pour hot dressing over kale, and sprinkle with salt. Season with pepper. Add squash and beans. Cover with plastic, and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss until kale wilts slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 658 g
DELICATA SQUASH SALAD WITH KALE AND CRANBERRY BEANS
From Whole Living. I used peanut oil and light balsamic vinegar. I didn't end up with enough dressing to wilt the kale, so I just stuck it all in the microwave for a couple of minutes. It's also good cold, as it turns out; I had to refrigerate it overnight.
Provided by brokenburner
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squashes into 1/2-inch-thick semicircles. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Mix together balsamic vinegar and honey. Brush some of the mixture onto squash slices; reserve remaining mixture. Bake for 5 minutes more.
- 2.Meanwhile, place kale in a large bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add red-wine vinegar and remaining vinegar-honey mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Immediately pour hot dressing over kale, and sprinkle with salt. Season with pepper. Add squash and beans. Cover with plastic, and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss until kale wilts slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 615.6, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 30.4, Sugar 14.8, Protein 28.1
WILTED KALE WITH CRANBERRY BEANS AND DELICATA SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Mix honey and balsamic vinegar. Brush some of the mixture onto squash slices (reserve remaining mixture). Roast 5 minutes more.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add red-wine vinegar and remaining honey mixture to pan, and bring to a boil. Add kale to pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Add squash and beans. Cover skillet, and let stand 5 minutes, then toss until kale wilts slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Cooking Dried Beans
- Dried beans tend to be much more flavorful and have a firmer texture than canned. Soaking the beans first will shorten their cooking time. Dried beans double in volume once cooked; 1 cup dried beans yields 2 cups cooked. Cooked beans will keep for up to one year in an airtight container in the freezer. They can be incorporated into salsas, dips, soups, salads, and any other dishes that call for canned beans.
- To soak beans: Sort the beans, discarding any debris, and rinse. Place in a large bowl, and cover with double the amount of water. Cover bowl, and let beans soak overnight. (Alternately, use the quick-soak method: Combine beans in a large pot with double the amount of water. Bring to a boil, and cook 3 minutes. Cover, and let soak 1 hour.)
- To cook beans: Transfer beans and soaking liquid to a heavy pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, until tender, 1 to 2 hours (3 to 4 hours for unsoaked beans). Drain and let cool before storing.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 279
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fiber: 8g
KALE SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CRANBERRIES AND PEPITAS
This satisfying autumnal salad from Kathryn Anible, a personal chef in New York, is dressed with a sweet-tart apple cider vinaigrette.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories easy, lunch, salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the squash, cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch slices. Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a single layer onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the squash can be pierced by a knife. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Slice the kale into bite-size pieces. In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider, cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil and maple syrup and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little of the dressing over the kale and gently rub the dressing over the leaves, by hand, to coat. Toss the kale with cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pepitas, cinnamon, brown sugar and a dash of salt. Toast the pepitas in a shallow pan, just until they start to get tan and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Divide the squash and kale onto plates and top with the toasted pepitas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 383, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe delicata squash with deep orange skin and firm flesh.
- To easily roast the squash, slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- You can substitute any type of beans in the salad, such as chickpeas, black beans, or kidney beans.
- If you don't have any cranberry beans, you can use canned or jarred cranberry sauce instead.
- To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked quinoa or rice.
- For a tangy dressing, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard.
- Top the salad with chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra crunch.
Conclusion:
This delicata squash salad with kale and cranberry beans is a delicious and healthy fall dish. It's packed with roasted squash, hearty beans, and nutritious kale. The tangy dressing and crunchy nuts add the perfect finishing touches. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.
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