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    Home » Kale and Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Feta, Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

    Kale and Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Feta, Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    kale butternut salad pin

    I made this salad for the second time today and I'm in LOVE!

    First I have to tell you how I got the idea because, well, that's what I do.

    I had a bunch of kale from the farm last week and despite my best efforts in getting it into the family, I normally end up eating most of it so it doesn't go bad. It either finds its way into my eggs for breakfast or in salad during lunch -- click here to see other kale salad ideas.

    I also had a bulb of  butternut squash in my fridge after making some fries a few days ago.

    Honestly, I didn't know what to do with it. I was too lazy to cook it but I didn't want to see it go to waste. So I decided to try something new: I grated it and added it to a salad.

    The result was AMAZING!!

    Thanks to Gail, who gave me the idea to make the salad in a bag, there was no mess either!

    So the idea here is simple: Cut kale into thin ribbons, add other tasty ingredients and a vinegar-based dressing to help break down the leaves. Then massage for a bit, which is super easy to do in a bag. The result is a tasty kale-based salad which, by the way, is very portable. Such a great way to bring lunch to work!

    I paired it with my Breakfast Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup With Peas and the combo was super satisfying for lunch.

    Here's how I made it…

    Ingredients

    • 100g of kale (2-3 large leaves with stems removed)
    • 50g chunk of raw butternut squash (about half the bulb of a large one, around 4 inches in diameter)
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • Pinch of salt and pepper
    • ¼ cup feta cheese (28g)
    • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (10g)
    • ½ oz walnut halves (14g)

    Instructions

    Bunch up the kale and chop into thin ribbons.

    Grate the butternut squash.

    Whisk the vinegars and honey together with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper.

    Put everything into a large plastic bag and seal it shut.

    Beat it up!

    Seriously, give everything a good mix up and massage. It will soften the leaves and combine all the flavors.

    Dump onto a plate and enjoy!

    📖 Recipe

    kale butternut salad featured

    Kale and Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Feta, Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

    Crunchy, sweet, and savory - this kale and raw butternut squash salad offers a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 366 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 100 g of kale 2-3 large leaves with stems removed
    • 50 g chunk of raw butternut squash about half the bulb of a large one, around 4 inches in diameter
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • Pinch of salt and pepper
    • ¼ cup feta cheese 28g
    • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries 10g
    • ½ oz walnut halves 14g

    Instructions
     

    • Bunch up the kale and chop into thin ribbons.
      100 g of kale
    • Grate the butternut squash.
      50 g chunk of raw butternut squash
    • Whisk the vinegars and honey together with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper.
      1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, Pinch of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • Put everything into a large plastic bag and seal it shut. Beat it up!
      ¼ cup feta cheese, 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, ½ oz walnut halves
    • Seriously, give everything a good mix up and massage. It will soften the leaves and combine all the flavors.
    • Dump onto a plate and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 7gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 15466IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Butternut, Cranberry, Kale, Walnut
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    1. Nadine R

      January 30, 2014 at 4:55 am

      That honey and vinegar dressing looks delicious. Not bad calories either 🙂

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