Kale and Delicata Squash...Kale and Delicata Squash Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette

Name: Kale and Delicata Squash Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 4 Persons
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1/4 cup wheat berries, cooked according to package directions; 1 medium delicata squash, seeded, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 bunches kale leaves (about 1 pound), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (use Grade B if you have it); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange); Zest from 1 orange; 1/4 cup pepitas; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

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Cuisine

International

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Servings

4 Persons

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Prep Time

16 Minutes

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Cook Time

40 Minutes

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Difficulty

Medium Level

If you have approximately 40 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Kale and Delicata Squash Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette might be an amazing dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 255 calories, 7g of protein, and 15g of fat each. For $1.63 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as an affordable hor d'oeuvre. This recipe is liked by 1279 foodies and cooks. If you have pomegranate seeds, pepitas, kale leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Oh My Veggies. With a spoonacular score of 99%, this dish is super. Try Stuffed Delicata Squash With Barley Salad, Fusilli With Roasted Delicata Squash & Fresh Sage Brown Butter, and Glazed Delicata Squash for similar recipes.

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Ingredients

•1/4 cup wheat berries, cooked according to package directions

•1 medium delicata squash, seeded, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices

•2 bunches kale leaves (about 1 pound), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces

•1 tablespoon maple syrup (use Grade B if you have it)

•3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

•1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)

•Zest from 1 orange

•1/4 cup pepitas

•1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

•Salt and pepper, to taste

•1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400ºF.Toss the delicata squash with a tablespoon of olive oil and transfer it to a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and bake for about 20 minutes, or until tender and just beginning to brown.While the squash is cooking, 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.
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Place the kale leaves in a large bowl and massage them until they're wilted and the bitterness is gone.
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Transfer the kale leaves to a large serving platter. Top with the squash, pomegranate seeds, wheat berries, and pepitas.
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Serve with the vinaigrette.

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