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Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

This Autumn Caesar Salad features roasted delicata squash croutons for a seasonal twist on a classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 1 bunch kale destemmed & shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup shaved parmesan
  • ⅓ cup Caesar dressing of choice

Squash Croutons

  • 1 medium delicata squash roughly 1 pound, deseeded & sliced into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 3 tablespoons hardy fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, or thyme
  • kosher salt to season
  • ground black pepper to season

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Gather & prep ingredients.
  • Place the cubed delicata on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt & pepper. Toss to combine and arrange in an even layer. In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, & herbs, drizzle with remaining oil, and toss to combine.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes until squash is tender & parmesan is golden. Add pine nuts or walnuts to toast in the last 3-4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, massage the kale with sliced shallots and lemon juice until vibrant green & wilty.
  • To the massaged kale, add the squash croutons, toasted nuts, & shaved parmesan. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

Delicata squash can be substituted with cubed butternut squash. This salad is meatless and can be made vegetarian or vegan with appropriate cheese and dressing substitutions. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Autumn Caesar Salad, fall recipes, healthy salads, Roasted Delicata Squash, seasonal ingredients
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