Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Cranberries and Pepitas

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel the squash, cut in half and scoop out the seeds.

3. 3

   Cut the squash into 1/2-inch slices.

4. 4

   Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Place in a single layer onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the squash can be pierced by a knife.

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   Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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   Slice the kale into bite-size pieces.

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   In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider, cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil and maple syrup and season with salt and pepper.

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   Drizzle a little of the dressing over the kale and gently rub the dressing over the leaves, by hand, to coat.

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    Toss the kale with cranberries.

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    In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pepitas, cinnamon, brown sugar and a dash of salt.

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    Toast the pepitas in a shallow pan, just until they start to get tan and fragrant.

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    Set aside to cool.

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    Divide the squash and kale onto plates and top with the toasted pepitas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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