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Delicious Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Delicious Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

This Delicious Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe combines vibrant flavors and textures for a nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Kale and Salad Ingredients
  • 1 bunch curly kale washed and chopped
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 medium delicata squash roasted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 3/4 cup cooked brown lentils
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 batch maple balsamic dressing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven and roast the delicata squash until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine washed and chopped kale with sea salt and olive oil. Massage the kale until softened.
  3. Add cooked lentils, roasted squash, diced apple, pecans, and raisins to the kale.
  4. Drizzle with maple balsamic dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your favorite flavors and what you have on hand. This salad pairs well with a variety of proteins for a complete meal.

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