Autumn Kale Salad

kale salad with brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, and maple walnuts

5 from 1 vote

This autumn kale salad is loaded with all the flavors of fall: shaved Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, maple roasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled crunchy bacon, all topped with a bright raspberry vinaigrette. A must-have during the colder winter months.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

For The Salad

maple spiced walnuts
2 cups Brussels sprouts shredded
1 large bunch shredded kale (about 5-6 cups)
1 cup butternut squash cubed
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup dried cranberries
3 strips bacon crumbled
¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese

For The Vinaigrette

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup shallot chopped
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ tsp raspberry preserves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Place your cubed butternut squash onto a baking sheet and mix well with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with a dash of salt before baking at 450 for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
If you haven’t made them already, make your spiced nuts (see note).
While your squash is baking, separate kale from stems and roughly shred into pieces.
Next, prepare your vinaigrette. Sautee the shallot in the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat on the stove for 2-3 minutes, until the shallot is tender and translucent. Remove from heat and add the apple cider vinegar, freshly chopped thyme, raspberry preserves, and a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
Combine the shredded kale and shredded brussel sprouts in a large bowl and pour a small amount of dressing (about ¼ cup) onto the mixture. Stir well to coat the kale leaves and the brussel sprouts.
Top the salad with the crumbled bacon, squash, spiced nuts and shaved parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.

Notes

*Find the recipe for maple spiced walnuts here!

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