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This Winter Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette tho. It's exactly what should be on your holiday table--- warm acorn squash, apple slaw, winter greens, hearty grains and a tangy citrus vinaigrette! Add grilled chicken or garbanzo beans to make this salad a meal, or serve as a salad in your holiday spread.

Winter Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Winter Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette tho. It’s exactly what should be on your holiday table— warm acorn squash, apple slaw, winter greens, hearty grains and a tangy citrus vinaigrette! Add grilled chicken or garbanzo beans to make this salad a meal, or serve as a salad in your holiday spread.


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Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, deseeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 small apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1/2 cup grapes, thinly sliced
  • 4 packed cups chopped mixed greens (dandelion, kale, spinach)
  • 1 cup mixed hearty grains (brown rice, quinoa, barley)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup 100% pure orange juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice acorn squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and thinly slice the squash. Arrange squash on baking sheet and toss with coconut oil and cinnamon. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and skins are soft.
  3. In small bowl or mason jar prepare Citrus Vinaigrette. Whisk together orange juice, apple cider vinegar, chili garlic sauce, olive oil, and maple syrup. Season with salt to taste.
  4. In medium bowl, toss together apple, onion, cabbage, grapes, and 2-3 tablespoons of dressing.
  5. Prepare salad by tossing mixed greens with salad dressing. Top with hearty grains, apple slaw and acorn squash.