Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad with
Butternut Squash, Pomegranate
&
Candied Pecans


Salad:

1 small butternut squash, peeled & cubed
1 TBSP olive oil
Pinch of Sea Salt
1 small bunch of Kale, finely chopped
1 lb Brussels Sprouts, finely chopped
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese


Dressing:                                                                  

1/4 cup olive oil
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 small clove of garlic
2 tsps shallot, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp raw honey

Preheat oven to 400*.  Place cubed squash in baking pan.  Drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper.  Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender.  Remove and set aside.

Place kale in a large bowl and sprinkle with sea salt.  Massage leaves for 2 minutes or until they soften and begin to wilt.  Stir in chopped Brussels Sprouts, squash, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans and parmesan cheese.  Season with salt & pepper.  Pour on dressing and toss to coat.

*I also added chopped figs because, well, I'm addicted to them :)!

serves around 6

This recipe is by Two Peas & Their Pod
www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

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