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Roasted Squash and Kale Salad

Thanksgiving Week.  It’s here, and yes, it deserves a two capital letter title. In my life, this is the busy season.  It’s the end of quarter.  It’s the week leading up to tax day.

And with that pressure comes what is only natural. Stress carb loading.  While it’s indicative of the season, it’s also probably something we do because we’re stressed.

OK fine, I won’t speak for you, but it’s something I do because I’m stressed.  And while we at Amuse Bouche celebrate all things super carbed and decadent, sometimes you want to give your family something to actually be thankful for.

And I can’t tell you how thankful I’ve been for the bounty of our weekly Grant Family Farms CSA.  This hearty Roast Squash and Kale Salad is rich, filling, and great for you.  It’s the perfect alternative to a traditional seven layer salad or heavier casserole at Thanksgiving.  Not to mention the fact that it’s also beautiful.

Roast Squash and Kale Salad

By Whitney, November 19, 2012

Roast Squash and Kale Salad

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Quarter and seed the acorn squash, and drizzle with olive oil.  Season well with salt and pepper.  Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside. Combine the kale, romain, carrots, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and goat cheese and lightly toss.  Season salad with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the pear infused balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Love,

Whit

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Whitney is the Founder of Whit's Amuse Bouche, a nationally recognized food and humor blog. When she's not in the kitchen, you can find her with a glass of california cabernet in one hand and a hot glue gun in the other. She prefers sweat pants to real ones. View all posts by Whitney →

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