Butternut squash, apple, and kale salad
This hearty salad is autumn on a plate. Sweet butternut squash, tart apples, mellow roasted red onion and earthy kale combine with a vibrant vinaigrette and pops of crunch with toasted hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds to push the fall flavours.
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
Butternut Squash and Red Onions
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) cinnamon
- 2 red onions, sliced into 3/4-inch (2cm) rings
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and black pepper, to season
Apple Dressing
- 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (15ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) ginger, grated
- Salt and black pepper, to season
Assemble
- 1 bunch kale, torn
- 4 apples, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) toasted hemp hearts, for garnish
- 1/2 cup (120mL) toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish
Directions
Butternut Squash and Red Onion
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine squash, melted butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Spread out the onion slices on a separate lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast squash for 15 minutes, and onions for 20 minutes, until both are cooked through and slightly browned.
- Allow cooling to room temperature and reserve.
Apple Vinaigrette
- In a mason jar, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon, and ginger, and season with salt and pepper.
- Screw on the lid and shake vigorously to combine. Reserve.
Assemble
- In a large bowl, combine kale, and roasted squash. Drizzle with the apple vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Transfer the dressed kale and squash to the serving platter. Top with apple slices.
- Separately roasted onion into individual rings. Neatly arrange the rings of onions over the top of the salad.
- Garnish with toasted hemp and pumpkin seeds and serve immediately. Enjoy!
