AUTUMN BUTTERNUT AND KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

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A nutritional powerhouse with squash and kale but you'll want a second helping because it tastes so good!

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups butternut squash - peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Mazola® Corn Oil
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Thyme
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
4 cups thinly sliced kale
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon Spice Islands® Sea Salt
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss squash, onion, maple syrup, oil, thyme and black pepper in a large bowl. Place evenly on large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast 30 minutes or until squash is tender and edges are starting to brown.
  • Place kale in the same large bowl. Toss with hot, cooked squash and onions and set aside. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and pecans; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 122.6 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

Phumulani Dlamini
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Y4 Mavier
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This salad is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Hader Gujjer
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Carol Charles
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this salad! The dressing is amazing.


FugginTV
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


rujput sab
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I had a hard time finding butternut squash at my local grocery store.


akter mia
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The dressing was too oily for my taste.


Rikka Shibuya
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


MD. Mutashin
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Delicious and healthy! Will definitely make again.


Sabina Shrestha
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


Boba Hubs
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I also added some roasted chickpeas for extra protein.


Ahsan Saleem
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was perfect and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness.


Rj Ramjan Matubber
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet butternut squash, hearty kale, and tangy maple vinaigrette was irresistible.