Holiday Baby Kale Salad

Ingredients:

Salad

  • 5oz baby kale

  • 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded red cabbage

  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)

  • 1 delicata squash

  • 1 handful crushed pistachios or toasted pinenuts

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/8 cup apple cider or champagne vinegar

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • juice of 1/2-1 lemon (depending on desired taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 425f and line baking sheet with parchment paper

  2. Cut ends off squash, slice into long halves, clean out each half, and slice into half moons (approx. 1/4 in thick)

  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt then mix well with hands to ensure squash is evenly coated

  4. Place in oven and roast for 10-12 min until well browned

  5. While roasting, place all other salad ingredients together in a serving bowl

  6. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl

  7. Once squash is done roasting, add to salad

  8. Top salad with dressing and toss together to mix

  9. Serve and enjoy!

SERVES 4-6