Name: Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed butternut squash (3/4-inch); 0.5 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 1.5 cups thinly sliced stemmed lacinato kale; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.33 cup crumbled goat cheese; 0.25 cup pepitas, toasted; 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt; 0.125 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas

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2 Reviews

This healthy salad makes the perfect side dish for the holidays. Butternut squash turns tender in the oven, while goat cheese and pumpkin seeds add creaminess and crunch. Letting the kale and lemon juice sit helps tenderize the leafy green, so don't skip that step.

Wendy Lopez

Published on November 17, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas — Photo: Ali Redmond

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

4 cups cubed butternut squash (3/4-inch)
½ cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups thinly sliced stemmed lacinato kale
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup pepitas, toasted
¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread squash and onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and maple syrup; sprinkle with kosher salt. Stir to coat and spread in an even layer. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine kale and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand while the squash is baking, allowing the kale to soften.
Add the roasted vegetables to the kale; toss to combine. Top with goat cheese, pepitas, flaky salt and cracked pepper.

Equipment

Parchment paper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
9g	Fat
21g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 17285IU	346%
Vitamin C 51mg	57%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 30mcg	8%
Vitamin K 2mcg	2%
Sodium 323mg	14%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 78mg	19%
Potassium 433mg	9%
Zinc 1mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.