Kale, Radicchio and Butternut Squash Salad Recipe
I created this recipe to serve at The Inn At Little Washington with Barbara Crocker, my culinary, patron of the arts friend. We had the honor of being invited to cook family meal; the meal the staff eats together before the restaurant opens for dinner. Barb and I wanted something seasonal and colorful. This salad would make a perfect side to holiday meals; as it feeds the eye beautifully, but is also substantial enough to replace heavier vegetable sides.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tight head radicchio
- 2 bunches lacinato or Tuscan kale
- 1 butternut squash peeled seeded and cubed into small pieces
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh thyme leaved
- 1 lemon juiced
- 6 Tbsp. good quality olive oil plus extra for butternut squash
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the outer leaves from the radicchio and discard. Cut head of radicchio in half from top to bottom, remove solid piece of core from both sides. Tear into pieces and place in a salad bowl
- Wash kale and remove the leaves from the thick stalks. Tear kale leaves and slice into pieces. Add to radicchio in the bowl.
- Toss butternut squash with enough olive oil to lightly coat, add thyme leaves, salt and pepper and place butternut squash on a cookie sheet.
- Roast butternut squash in pre-heated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and beginning to brown.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil salt and pepper and make dressing. Pour some dressing over radicchio and kale and toss, let rest a few minutes
- Add 1 cup of roasted butternut squash to salad and toss. Add more dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
Kristen Coffield
I am a passionate advocate for food as medicine, life navigator and culinary coach. This is my space for sharing what excites, inspires and motivates me to live my best life. It began as a recipe blog for nourishing, simple, weekday meals and has become something much bigger… a guide to resilient wellness. I am excited to share my knowledge of how daily habits can cumulatively help you to live like you mean it and age like you want to.
This salad is a perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. It is delightfully healthy and adds a much needed balance to your heavier dishes. Thank you Kristen.
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