Caramelized Lemon Shredded Squash and Kale Salad



by lnfinity

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  1. lnfinity

    ###Ingredients

    * Avocado oil, as needed
    * Kosher salt, as needed

    **Chickpea Crispies**

    * 1, 15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and pat dry
    * 1/2 tsp thyme
    * 1/2 tsp garlic powder

    **Squash and Kale Salad**

    * 1 lb delicata squash, halved, seeds removed and thinly sliced
    * 8 stalks lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
    * 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
    * Juice of half a lemon
    * 1 tsp red wine vinegar
    * 1 tsp maple syrup
    * 1/4 cup golden raisins
    * 1/4 cup parsley leaves, minced
    * 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

    **Caramelized Lemon Dressing**

    * 1 large lemon
    * 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed
    * 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    * 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
    * 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    * 1/4 cup parsley leaves

    ###Instructions

    1. **Caramelize the lemon**: Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking trays with parchment. Heat a small greased pan over medium-low. Zest the lemon into a blender cup, then cut in half. Place halves cut-side down in the pan and cook 5 mins, until caramelized. Cool, then juice into the blender cup.

    1. **Blend the dressing**: Add garlic, mustard, vinegar, syrup, oil, and ½ tsp salt. Blend until creamy. Pulse in parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.

    1. **Prep the kale**: Massage kale with 1-2 spoonfuls of dressing and a pinch of salt until softened. Set aside.

    1. **Pickle the onions**: In a small bowl, massage onion with lemon, vinegar, syrup, parsley, and salt. Stir in raisins and set aside.

    1. **Make the chickpea crispies**: Mash chickpeas with a fork, spread on a baking tray, and toss with thyme and 1 tbsp oil. Bake 15 mins. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and 1 tsp oil, then bake another 10 mins, stirring every 5 minutes until crisp. Cool completely.

    1. **Roast the squash**: On the second tray, toss squash with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on the bottom rack for 15 mins, until golden. Sprinkle with salt.

    1. **Toss together on the tray**: On the tray, toss roasted squash with kale, pickled onions, and pumpkin seeds. Divide into bowls, top with crispy chickpeas, and drizzle with more dressing.

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  2. ClaireHux

    This looks exceptionally delicious. Thanks for sharing!

  3. MrDeedinIt

    Every time I’ve made one of yours it’s been good. This certainly looks like no exception.