GUSTO SALAD WITH MAPLE ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Author: Samantha Goren, RD

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 

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INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD

  •   3-4 cups black (Tuscan) kale, finely julienned with tough ribs removed

  •   1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

  •   1/4 cup dried Zante currants

  •  1/4 cup Parmesan, grated or finely shaved

  •  1/4 cup pecorino, grated or finely shaved

  •      5 tbsp. olive oil

  •      6 tbsp. lemon juice

  •      1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

  •      1/4 tsp kosher salt

DIRECTIONS FOR SALAD

  1.  Pour all dressing ingredients into a jar and shake to mix. 

  2.  Mix all salad ingredients together in a bowl, top with dressing and let stand for a few minutes to let everything marinate and soften. 

    3.    Plate and garnish with additional grated parmesan and pecorino.

INGREDIENTS FOR SQUASH

  • 1 Acorn squash

  • Maple syrup

  • olive oil

  • Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SQUASH

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Cut squash in half, scoop out flesh and slice into 1/2 inch moons.

  3. Cover large cookie sheet with parchment paper and add squash in a single layer. 

  4. Drizzle with olive oil, a tiny drizzle of maple syrup and season with salt & pepper. 

  5. Bake for 20 min (or until fork tender), then broil for 3 min. 

  6. Eat as is or can be an amazing addition to any salad!

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