Harvest Kale Salad With Roasted Winter Squash

Roasted winter squash, pomegranates and pecans over kale with a light maple balsamic dressing.

Harvest Kale Salad With Roasted Winter Squash 

Ingredients:
For the Salad
1 acorn squash
Olive oil spray
Kosher salt
Pinch cinnamon
4 cups thin-sliced kale
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
3 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Maple Balsamic Dressing
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp pure maple syrup
pinch of salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F
Slice squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Slice the squash 1/2 inch thick slices and spread on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil and season with salt and cinnamon. Roast squash for 40 minutes, turning halfway until fork tender. Remove and set aside.
Meanwhile, massage kale with 1/2 tbsp olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes until evenly coated.
In a small saute pan toast the pecans on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, tossing often to prevent burning. Whisk dressing ingredients together, then add to the kale and toss well.
To assemble the salad, divide the kale in two bowls, top with squash, pomegranate seeds and toasted pecans and serve.