If you are looking for a salad with autumn flavors, then this one is for you! I've been really enjoying this salad and the added effort of roasting the squash and chickpeas is worth it. (Scroll down to see my recipes for these.)
I suggest soaking the red onion in cold water for a few minutes to reduce its sharpness. This allows it to blend perfectly with the sweet flavors from the dressing and dried cranberries.
SALAD RECIPE
Makes: 4 jars
Time: 10 minutes to assemble
Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups kale
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash (see recipe below)
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas (see recipe below)
- 3/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Apple Cider Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a small bowl or jar, combine all ingredients of the vinaigrette.
Measure and add about 2 tbsp of the dressing to each jar.
Add 2 tbsp red onions followed by 1/4 cup each of roasted butternut squash and roasted chickpeas.
Add 3 tbsp crumbled goat cheese to each jar.
Pack 2 cups of kale into each jar.
Top with 3 tbsp dried cranberries and 2 tbsp pepitas.
Place top on jar and tighten.
Store in refrigerator and eat within 5 days.
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, toss squash with olive oil, salt and pepper
Arrange squash in a single layer on baking sheet.
Roast for about 25 minutes.
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ROASTED CHICKPEAS RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1-15oz can chickpeas- rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- salt to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Spread the chickpeas on a towel, remove any loose skins and pat dry.
In a medium bowl, toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, and salt.
Arrange chickpeas in a single layer on baking sheet.
Roast for about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition (no dressing)
Dressing
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