Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
This salad balances sweet, caramelized butternut squash with tender ribbons of kale, punctuated by a tangy maple-Dijon vinaigrette. Shavings of Parmesan and toasted pecans add salty crunch and nuttiness, making Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette a vibrant choice for fall dinners or as a hearty holiday side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the squash, onion, maple syrup, oil, thyme, and black pepper. Spread the mixture evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender and the edges begin to brown.
- 2
Put the kale in the same large bowl. Toss it with the hot, cooked squash and onions and set aside. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese and pecans; serve at once.
- Calories 325.13 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.55 g Moderate
- Carbs 72.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.58 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.37 mg Low Source
- Sodium 90.73 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 48.9 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 190.88 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate
- Potassium 452.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4938.06 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 137.09 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, and Corn Oil. Each serving provides about 325.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Corn Oil, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
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