Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining kale, apple, and roasted butternut squash, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 apple, diced
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chopped kale, diced apple, roasted butternut squash, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator if you prefer to meal prep.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, massage the kale with olive oil before mixing. Store leftover salad in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg