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Winter Kale Caesar Salad

A delightful mix of kale, Brussels sprouts, and roasted butternut squash topped with a creamy dressing and crunchy croutons.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste Optional for vegetarian version.
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • cup olive oil Plus more for roasting the squash and croutons.
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad
  • 6 cups torn and chopped Tuscan kale
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 cups sourdough bread cubes
  • cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. Add garlic, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Blend until smooth. Slowly stream in olive oil while blending.
Prepare the Butternut Squash
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway.
Massage the Greens
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine kale and Brussels sprouts. Add a teaspoon of olive oil and massage the greens gently with hands to soften leaves. Let sit while preparing croutons.
Bake the Croutons
  1. In another bowl, mix olive oil and Dijon mustard. Toss sourdough bread cubes to coat, season with salt, and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Toss the massaged kale and Brussels sprouts with creamy dressing until well coated. Arrange roasted butternut squash on top and finish with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Notes

Serve the salad fresh for crunchiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, keeping croutons separate.