Roasted Squash Salad with Apple, Burrata, Pecans and Avocado Vinaigrette
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Roasted Squash Salad with Apple, Burrata, & Pecans with an Avocado Vinaigrette
Servings
4
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups of Dino kale, washed and thinly sliced
- 1 butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 apple
- 4 oz burrata (1 ball)
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans (or any nut)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 of a ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper
For the Dressing
- 1/2 of a ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Water to thin (2-4 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
For the Squash
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Peel the squash and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Dice squash into 1 inch cubes and toss with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, curry powder and dried rosemary. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and charring.
For the Dressing
In a food processor combine all the ingredients. If the mixture is too thick, add water to thin. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt/pepper accordingly.
For the Pecans
Place the pecans in a dry skillet on medium-low heat. Add a pinch of salt (if unsalted) and toast until just fragrant, about 5 minutes. Swirl the pan often so that they don’t burn.
To Assemble
In a large salad bowl, toss the kale with enough dressing to coat. Top with the roasted squash, diced apple, sliced avocado, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts. Tear a little of the burrata over each individual serving. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and an extra drizzle of dressing-enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- 3 cups of Dino kale, washed and thinly sliced (this is my favorite type of kale because it is softer than curly leaf kale. Feel free to sub with spinach or arugula)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 butternut squash (whole or pre-cut)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple or pear
Dairy
- 4 oz burrata (1 ball) - I love this cheese because it is creamy and decadent. You can also use goat cheese or feta.
- Plain Greek yogurt
Pantry Items
- Pecans (or nut of choice)
- Dried cranberries
- Dried rosemary
- Garlic powder
- Curry powder
- Dried oregano
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
