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Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Delicious Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Savor the flavors of fall with this Autumn Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, a delightful mix of fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Mason jar
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the kale with stems removed to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle on a pinch of sea salt and massage the kale for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F. Wash the outer skin of the squash, slice it lengthwise, and remove seeds. Slice again into half-moon shapes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Toss squash with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Transfer to a greased rimmed baking sheet and arrange evenly.
  4. Bake squash for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. Add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly, and shake until combined.
  6. Add half of the dressing to the massaged kale in the salad bowl and toss until well combined.
  7. Add the roasted squash, pecan halves, cooked lentils, diced apple, and raisins to the salad.
  8. Pour on the remaining dressing and toss well to combine all salad ingredients. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to customize it by adding your favorite nuts or swapping the kale for other greens.

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