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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
Author: Veronika's Kitchen
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
- ⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
Ingredients for the Orange Dressing:
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt, pepper to taste
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!