Description
Enjoy this vibrant Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons packed with seasonal flavors. Try it today for a delicious twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, destemmed & shredded or finely chopped (about 3 cups chopped)
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 medium delicata squash, deseeded & sliced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped hardy fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, or thyme
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup shaved parmesan
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing of choice
- Kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the cubed delicata on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and ground black pepper. Toss to combine then arrange in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture; toss until crumbly but wet enough to clump when pressed together. Sprinkle this mixture over the seasoned delicata squash, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown. In the last few minutes of roasting, add pine nuts or walnuts to toast alongside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded kale with thinly sliced shallots and a pinch of salt. Squeeze lemon juice over top. Use your hands to massage until vibrant green and wilty.
- To massaged kale, add roasted squash croutons, toasted nuts, and shaved parmesan. Drizzle Caesar dressing over everything; toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute other greens like spinach or arugula. For a vegan option, omit parmesan or use plant-based cheese alternatives. Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.