Blackberry Kale Salad

Blackberry Kale Salad

Makes: 3 servings
Each serving contains: 2- proteins, 1- carb, 2- veg, 1- fat

Ingredients For Salad:

• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 cups butternut squash, chopped
• 4 oz pecans, chopped
• 6 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 1 cup blackberries
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• Sea salt to taste
• Maple Dijon dressing

For Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Toss the butternut squash, pecans and pumpkin seed with 1 Tbsp. Olive oil, divided evenly among the 3 ingredients. Arrange them all on the baking sheet.
2. Bake nuts and seeds for 8-10 minutes and bake the squash for 20-25 minutes.
3. For the dressing add all ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake until combined.

Photo Credit - Heather Marie Cave