Gluten-Free Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
  • /2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan or dairy-free option)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (ensure it’s gluten-free)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it out on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  4. In a large salad bowl, massage kale with a bit of olive oil until the leaves start to soften.
  5. Add the roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, and red onion to the bowl with the kale.
  6. To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled, as a nutritious main dish or a hearty side salad.

For more gluten-free salad recipes, you can explore the following titles, which might give you additional ideas and inspirations:

  • “Gluten-Free House Salad (Easy Green Salad Recipe)” on One Lovely Life: View Recipe
  • “40 Gluten-Free Salad Recipes” on Taste of Home: View Recipes
  • “Greek Salad – My Gluten Free Guide”: View Recipe

These links can offer a range of gluten-free salad recipes catering to different tastes and preferences.

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