Winter Salad

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This Winter Salad is full of the perfect combination of flavors that will have you making it well into the new year.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Servings: people

Calories: 393kcal

Add the kale to a large serving bowl. Top with lemon juice and olive oil. With clean hands, massage the lemon juice and olive oil into the kale. This will soften the kale, making it perfect for the salad.
8 cups kale, 1/2 small lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl, and toss to combine.
1 cup roasted butternut squash, 1 pear, 1 apple, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 4 ounces goat cheese

Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a measuring cup. Whisk to combine. Alternatively, use a frother or blend the ingredients in a blender.
1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, dash of pepper
Either lightly dress the salad, or serve the dressing on the side and allow guests to dress their own salad.

To roast the squash, cut it into one-inch pieces and roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a little olive oil for 35 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, you can buy frozen butternut squash that is cooked and cubed. It will be a little wet and missing that brown roasted quality but it is a great time saver.
While this salad is perfect as is, you could also add some candied walnuts or candied pecans for extra crunch. I love using them if I have them on hand already.