Description
This Autumn Caesar Salad features freshly shredded kale, roasted delicata squash croutons, and a delightful mix of pine nuts and parmesan, making it a perfect seasonal dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale
- destemmed & shredded or finely chopped (about 3 cups chopped)
- 1 large shallot
- thinly sliced
- ½ lemon
- juiced
- delicata squash “croutons” (below)
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup shaved parmesan
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing of choice
- 1 medium delicata squash (roughly 1 pound)
- deseeded & sliced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- divided
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic
- finely chopped or grated
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped hardy fresh herbs
- such as rosemary
- sage
- or thyme
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
- to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss the delicata squash cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the squash for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic, fresh herbs, and remaining olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the roasted squash and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, until crispy.
- In a large bowl, massage the kale with lemon juice and a pinch of salt until it becomes tender.
- Add the sliced shallot, pine nuts or walnuts, and Caesar dressing to the kale, tossing to combine.
- Top the salad with roasted delicata squash croutons and shaved parmesan just before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the dressing according to your preference. Adding grilled chicken can also elevate this salad for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Autumn Caesar Salad, Roasted Delicata Squash, Croutons, Kale Salad, Seasonal Recipe, Healthy Salad