Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (with apples and goat cheese)

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (with apples and goat cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed butternut squash ((about 2-2.5lbs butternut squash)); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds ((also known as pepitas)); 8 cups lightly packed torn kale leaves ((from curly kale)); 1 large sweet apple, chopped ((or 2 small apples)); 1/3 cup diced red onion; 4 oz goat cheese crumbles; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt ((+ more to taste)); 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This butternut squash and kale salad captures every flavor I love about fall. Roasted butternut squash, crunchy apples, creamy goat cheese and a homemade maple vinaigrette. This wholesome fall salad is one I come back to time-and-time again!

Updated at: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:45:32 GMT