Sweet roasted delicata squash meets hearty kale in this cozy fall salad. Bonus: no peeling required—delicata’s tender skin is totally edible!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Sweet, nutty squash balances hearty kale
• Packed with fiber, vitamins, and cozy fall flavor
• Easy to make and beautiful enough for a holiday table

Equipment You’ll Need

• Sheet pan
• Oven
• Cutting board + knife
• Salad bowl

Ingredients

• 1 medium delicata squash, seeded and sliced into half-moons
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 2 tbsp maple-balsamic dressing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss delicata squash slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
2. Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
3. Massage kale with a drizzle of olive oil for 1–2 minutes until softened.
4. In a salad bowl, combine kale, roasted squash, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
5. Drizzle with maple-balsamic dressing and toss gently.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve alongside roast chicken or turkey
• Top with goat cheese for extra creaminess

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

• Roast squash up to 2 days ahead
• Massage kale and store separately; assemble just before serving

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Delicata & Kale Harvest Salad

Recipe by Tammy Poppie

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Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 medium delicata squash, seeded and sliced into half-moons

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• 2 tbsp maple-balsamic dressing

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss delicata squash slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
• Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
• Massage kale with a drizzle of olive oil for 1–2 minutes until softened.
• In a salad bowl, combine kale, roasted squash, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
• Drizzle with maple-balsamic dressing and toss gently.

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