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30-minute roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale recipe! A warm, vegan salad perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meatless monday. // Rhubarbarians // vegetarian salad / dairy free dinner / gluten free meal / #roastedsquash #meatlessmonday #vegandinner #healthysalad #rhubarbarians #glutenfree
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Roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale

30-minute roasted squash salad with broccoli rabe and kale recipe! A warm, vegan salad perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meatless monday.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted squash salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ¼" slices red onion. Cut in half to create half moons
  • 4 tablespoon sherry vinegar, divided
  • 1 medium winter squash like carnival or acorn
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch Andy Boy broccoli rabe, end of stems trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 head lacinato kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
  • cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pepitas or roasted squash seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the onion with 2 tablespoon of the vinegar and set aside. Stir frequently while making the rest of the salad to evenly quick pickle the onions.
  • Cut your squash in half and scoop out the seeds and soft flesh with a spoon. Discard or keep seeds for a later use. Cut the squash vertically into 1" slices. In a medium bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper (optional for easy clean up) and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash and prepare your broccoli rabe. Be sure the rabe is dry (pat with a paper towel if needed.) Roughy chop the rabe. When the squash has been roasted for 15 minutes, flip the squash and top with the broccoli rabe. Roast for 15 minutes, or until squash is soft.
  • Meanwhile, make your dressing. Combine 2 tablespoon of the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a jar with tight fitting lid. Shake to emulsify. Or combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
  • Meanwhile, massage your chopped kale in a large serving bowl. Top with the hot squash and broccoli rabe and stir to let the kale wilt. Add the dried cranberries, pepitas, strained red onion, and dressing. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

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