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Butternut Squash Salad with Orange Dressing

Butternut Squash Salad with Orange Dressing is a perfect healthy fall recipe that is packed with nutrients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Butternut Squash Salad:

  • 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large bunch Kale, de-stemmed and chopped
  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • cup goat cheese, crumbled

Ingredients for the Orange Dressing:

  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Dice peeled and seeded butternut squash into 1-inch cubes and put it on a baking sheet. Add salt and pepper, olive oil, toss it well and bake for 10 minutes. Take it out of the oven, toss it again and bake for another 10-15 minutes until softened.
  • When the butternut squash is done, de-stem kale and chop it. Add butternut squash, pepitas, cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
  • For the dressing, add all the ingredients in a mason jar and give it a good shake. Taste it and season with salt and pepper. Pour it over the salad and gently toss before serving. Enjoy!