It’s the holiday season and we are all planning on wowing our guests with delicious, holiday-inspired recipes. You may not think a salad would bring the wow-factor to the table but I can assure you that THIS Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Miso Dressing salad will absolutely wow your guests! In fact, it might just be the talk of the table at your gathering!
This delicious Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Miso Dressing is filled with roasted delicata squash, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds and tossed in the most outrageously delicious miso dressing. I mean, I might as well just pour this dressing in a martini glass and start sipping away it’s so dang good!
So, as you celebrate with your family, friends, and loved ones this holiday season don’t forget that salad can rock, too! š


- 1 large delicata squash, scooped out and sliced into 1/2 inch semi-circles
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups shredded āgreen kaleā (or 1 bunch)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sliced delicata squash on the baking sheet and drizzle with the avocado oil, kosher salt, black pepper and cayenne. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the squash into a single layer, making sure that they do not touch (this will allow them to cook evenly and crisp on the edges rather than steam).
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and using tongs, flip each of the squash over on the other side and place back in the oven and continue cooking until they are cook through and slightly crisp on the edges, about 10-15 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, In a food processor or blender, combine all of the miso dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- When the squash is done cooking, remove from oven.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded kale, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries. Pour the miso dressing over the salad and toss for about 3 minutes, working the dressing into the kale to allow it to soften and slightly marinade.
- Add the roasted squash and give it one last gentle toss.
- Serve and enjoy!
8 Comments
Ann Davis-Rowe
September 22, 2021 at 12:11 amLOVE. We made a few adaptations for house preferences and what was on hand but the dressing + squash = perfection.
Anne
February 27, 2021 at 5:37 amI made this tonight for dinner and WOW it may be the best salad Iāve ever eaten. Already have the ingredients on my list to make it again next week.
Bethany
December 14, 2020 at 3:11 pmI love this salad and make it a lot! Wondering if/what cheese would go well on it? Feta?
Alex
December 14, 2020 at 4:03 pmyes, or goat cheese!
Lindsay
November 24, 2020 at 10:52 pmCould you roast the squash ahead of time and serve at room temp or does it get served hot?
Alex
November 25, 2020 at 4:20 pmYou can totally do room temp for this one if making ahead. Of course it’s great hot, but room temp is still amazing.
Erica
November 24, 2020 at 8:20 pmCanāt wait to make this for Thanksgiving this year!! Question – how far in advance would you say the dressing can be made?
Alex
November 24, 2020 at 9:16 pmOh many days ahead! you can do 4-5 days even. If it thickens too much just thin it out with a tsp or so of warm water. š