Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Squash
This Autumn Kale Salad with Roasted Squash is the perfect lunch or side dish to a family meal. It's easy to make and filled with tons of delicious and nutritious ingredients!
Ingredients
- 10 oz shredded kale
- 1/2 cup honey mustard dressing
- 16 oz butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 16 oz brussel sprouts, halved
- 1 cup farro, cooked
- 6 oz raw green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachio pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Next, cook the farro according to the package instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash (if not pre-prepared from the store)
- Prep the brussel sprouts by halving them
- Line two baking trays with aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil (or use nonstick spray)
- Add the butternut squash in one tray, spreading out in a flat layer
- Spray the tops of the squash pieces with nonstick spray or drizzle in olive oil
- Bake the squash in the oven for about 40-50 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through
- Add the brussel sprouts to the other tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt
- Bake the brussel sprouts in the oven for 30-40 minutes, moving around halfway through to ensure all pieces get crispy
- While the vegetables are cooking, cut the fresh green beans and gather other ingredients if you haven't done so already
- In a large bowl, add the kale and dressing
- Mix the kale until it's fully coated in the dressing and has a softer texture
- When ready, remove the vegetables from the oven and let cool
- The brussel sprouts should be crisp and squash caramelized but not burnt
- Once the farro is cooked, it's time to assemble the Autumn Kale Salad
- Start by combining the kale with the farro
- Add in the remaining ingredients one at a time
- Toss the ingredients together until fully combined and distributed evenly
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 33mg, Potassium: 988mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 10622IU, Vitamin C: 101mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 4mg