Warm kale salad with maple roasted acorn squash

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INGREDIENTS:

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups kale, stem removed
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt


    • METHOD:

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    Slice acorn squash in half and remove the seeds.
    Slice into 1/2-inch slices and lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Drizzle with 1 tablespoon.
    olive oil and season with sea salt and ground cinnamon.
    Roast squash for 35-40 minutes, until tender.
    Remove and set aside.
    No need to remove the skin.

    Massage the kale with your fingers with 1/2 tablespoon.
    olive oil for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated and tender.

    To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grapefruit juice, dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, and sea salt, then add to the kale and toss well.

    To assemble the salad, top the kale with squash and sliced almonds and serve.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. J
      Jenn

      Thank you for this recipe.

    2. M
      Marilyn

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    3. L
      Leah

      I cannot thank you enough for this beautiful recipe!!!!

    4. M
      Miranda

      Looks like a great recipe!! Cant wait to try it!!

    5. R
      Regina

      So months later I finally found time to make this five minute recipe.

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      Sarah

      Looking forward to making this tonight

    7. M
      Marisa

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    8. M
      Megan

      This is a very easy recipe- it's simple but delicious

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      joy

      Mmmm lovely

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      Wendy McIntosh

      This looks like an easy recipe and healthy, too.

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      rita

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    12. T
      Tracy

      I loved it,I made it for a very dear friend and she was impressed

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      Stephany

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    14. D
      Diana

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    15. B
      Bea

      I will be trying it

    16. L
      Linda

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      Linda

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    18. L
      Linda

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      kathy

      OMG. Thank you for this recipe, it is wonderful!

    20. C
      Colleen

      Oh WOW! I've had this in my Pinterest for awhile and just made it today.

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