ROASTED SQUASH AND KALE SALAD
with Green Goddess Dressing
ROASTED SQUASH AND KALE SALAD
with Green Goddess Dressing
This vibrant salad is packed with nutrient-fiber-rich kale and protein-dense squash, and is hearty enough to be served on its own. Lacinato, Tuscan, red, green, or baby kale are available at the corner produce store. Choose your favorite variety or swop out hearty kale ribs for bitter greens. Roast off your squash of choice. Depending on availability, acorn, butternut, or delicata squash are my go-to picks for full flavor and texture in every bite. Roast off extra squash and freeze for a quick and flavorful addition to any salad.
INGREDIENTS
1-1 ½ cups/250-375 ml squash, roasted, cubed
2 bunches kale; washed, ribs removed, chopped
¼ cup/60 ml dried cranberries
¼ cup/60 ml toasted almonds, slivered
Salt, to taste
Cracked rainbow pepper, ground, to taste
Green Goddess Dressing (recipe follows)
Green Goddess Dressing
1 medium ripe avocado
¼ cup/60 ml plant-based mayonnaise
3 tbsp/45 ml each: fresh chopped parsley, chives, fresh basil, and tarragon, to taste
2 tbsp/30 ml fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp/30 ml chopped shallots or 2-3 stalks scallion, white and green parts, diced
1 tbsp/15 ml chopped capers, to taste
1 large clove garlic, peeled, rough chop
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp/45 ml + or – water, adjust for desired consistency