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

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      chris p

      Thank you for this recipe.

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      Nan

      I brought this to Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious and smelled fantastic! Thanks!

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      Stevie

      This looks delicious!

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      Rachael Pehota

      This was absolutely delicious!!

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      Angela

      These were delicious! Will definitely make again…

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      angela

      Wow! This is amazing. So delicious and so pretty! I'm eating it. So good! Thanks!

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      Linda

      I've made this recipe a handful of times. My picky 11yr old son and husband love it! It's the only one I use. Thank you!

    8. S
      Steph

      I made this yesterday not 5 minutes after I saw the recipe.

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      Lakshmi

      Tried this for the first time as a party appetiser. Everyone was seriously impressed. So tasty, healthy and easy!

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      dee man

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

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      angela

      I have lost track of all the times I have used this recipe. Always great!

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      colin

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    13. J
      JudyL

      These were pretty delicious

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      Erin

      Oh my goodness this is the most amazing recipe ever!

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      Tami

      I've made this several times…so good! it turned out delicous. Thanks for this recipe!!!!

    16. E
      Espahan

      I will be trying it

    17. J
      Janet_C

      I love this recipe

    18. P
      Paul Legato

      Made this last night for my family and we love it.

    19. Y
      Yvonne

      This recipe is amazing!

    20. M
      Megan

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

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