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Delicata Squash and Kale Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette

URL: https://ohmyveggies.com/delicata-squash/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 medium delicata squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound kale leaves
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup wheat berries
  • ¼ cup pepitas

The vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 orange zest
  • a pinch or two cayenne pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Toss the delicata squash with a tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 20 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.
  3. While the squash is baking, whisk together the remaining olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, orange zest, and cayenne pepper if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large bowl, massage the kale leaves until wilted and less bitter, then transfer to a serving platter.
  5. Top the kale with roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, wheat berries, and pepitas, and serve with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 servings as a main dish, 6-8 servings as a side
Calories
248
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
17mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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