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Healthy Winter Salad Recipe

Healthy Winter Salad Recipe

Bright winter salad featuring roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, and hearty kale tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Roasted Squash

  • 1 lb butternut squash peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper

Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper

Salad Assembly

  • 5 oz baby kale
  • 1 large apple thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 0.25 cup goat cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

Roasted Squash

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium bowl, toss squash cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until edges are golden and squash is tender.

Dressing

  • Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until a smooth, glossy dressing forms.

Salad Assembly

  • In a large bowl, combine baby kale, sliced apple, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. Add warm squash, drizzle dressing over, and toss gently until everything is coated.

Notes

Testing note: I found that massaging the kale with a pinch of salt and oil before tossing keeps it tender and vibrant.
Storage: Chill the roasted squash completely before sealing to prevent condensation and sogginess in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30g
Keyword Healthy Winter Salad Recipe, kale salad, Roasted squash, Winter salad
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