Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Slice the
Delicata Squash (1)
in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and innards. Slice the squash into half inch pieces and arrange them on a greased baking sheet.
3.
Spray with additional
Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed)
. Sprinkle with a few grinds of
Sea Salt (to taste)
,
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 tsp)
. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping the squash halfway through.
4.
Thinly slice the
Shallot (1)
In a small bowl, combine the
Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp)
, and
Orange Champagne Vinegar (2 Tbsp)
Add in the sliced shallot and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
5.
Prepare
Quinoa (4 Tbsp)
according to package's instructions. When finished, set the quinoa aside to cool.
6.
Heat
Coconut Oil (3 Tbsp)
medium heat in a saute pan. Begin removing the leaves from the
Fresh Sage (3 sprigs)
.
7.
When the oil is hot, toss the sage leaves into the pan. Let the sage sizzle for about 3-4 minutes. Remove the leaves with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
8.
Pour the remaining sage-infused oil into a small bowl. Finely mince or grate the
Garlic (1 clove)
and put it in the bowl.
9.
Whisk in the the
Maple Syrup (1 Tbsp)
,
Dijon Mustard (2 tsp)
,
Whole Grain Mustard (2 tsp)
,
Olive Oil (3 Tbsp)
,
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 tsp)
and the vinegar that the shallot soaked in. Reserve the marinated shallot.
10.
When the delicata squash is golden brown, remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Begin preparing the salad by chopping the Lacinato
Tuscan Kale (1 bunch)
put it into a large mixing bowl.
11.
Chop the
Honeycrisp Apple (1)
bite-sized pieces and add it to the kale.
12.
Add the marinated shallot, cooked quinoa, and salad dressing to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to infuse the dressing into the kale. Let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
13.
Add in the cooled squash and gently toss.
Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
14.
Plate the salad and garnish with fried sage leaves,
Pepitas (3 Tbsp)
and
Asiago Cheese (to taste)
Serve and enjoy!
