Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (Keto)—a perfect, keto-friendly addition to your fall and winter menu. This delightful salad combines roasted butternut squash, baby kale, toasted walnuts, and creamy goat (or feta) cheese, harmonized by a zesty orange-infused dressing. Elevate your holiday menu with this vibrant, low-carb sensation.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1/4 cup Besti Brown Sweetener
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1 small butternut squash 2 1/2 to 3 lbs, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup
- 5 ounces baby kale
- 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbles
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- 1 1/2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon pink salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl bowl whisk together the brown sweetener, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Place the butternut squash cubes into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the keto maple syrup, then sprinkle with the brown sweetener mixture.
- Toss to make sure the squash is well coated and then spread the squash out on the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until soft and slightly browned on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Place the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar and shake to combine (or whisk together in a bowl).
- To arrange the salad, place the baby kale in a large bowl.
- Add the onion and drizzle with the dressing then toss to coat.
- Add the roasted butternut squash, goat (or feta) cheese, and toasted walnuts, place on a platter and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15996IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
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