Butternut Squash Kasha Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Spicy Almonds

Serves 6 as a side dish
Time 40 min

A robust fall salad combining roasted organic butternut squash and Kasha grain with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, fresh mint and the added crunch of spicy almonds. This vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free dish is perfect for entertaining guests with special dietary needs.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1- inch cubes
    4 1/2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 cupkasha grain
    1grapefruit, juice of
    1 cuporange juice
    2lemons, plus zest of 1 lemon, juice of
    1 tablespoonhoney
    1 smallshallot
    1/2 cupblanched almonds
    Cayenne pepper, to taste
    1/4 cupfresh mint, finely chopped (about 1/2 bunch)

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Method

To roast the squash, preheat oven to 400°F.


In a medium-size bowl, mix butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.


Toss to coat squash evenly with oil and spread on a rimmed baking sheet.


Roast for about 20 minutes, stir with a spoon and roast for 10 minutes more or until squash is soft when pierced with a knife and slightly brown on the edges. Let cool.


Meanwhile, bring 1 1/3 cups water to a boil in a small pot with a lid.


Once boiling, add Kasha and reduce heat to a simmer.


Add a pinch of salt and cover.


Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.


Drain any excess liquid and pour into a large bowl. Let cool.


To make the vinaigrette, mix grapefruit juice, orange juice and lemon juice in a bowl.


Strain mixture into a blender.


Add honey, shallot and a pinch of salt and pepper.


Mix at medium speed and with machine running, add about 3 tablespoons olive oil in a slow drizzle.


Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper or extra honey. Set aside.


To make the spicy almonds, preheat oven to 250°F.


Place the blanched, peeled almonds in a small mixing bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with cayenne pepper and salt according to taste.


Place on a baking sheet and cook for about 5 minutes or until fragrant and slightly brown, checking often.


Take out of the oven, place in a bowl and let cool.


To assemble salad, gently mix kasha with butternut squash.


Add about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette.


Add lemon zest, mint and almonds.


Gently toss, taste and adjust seasonings/dressing as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

350

Total Fat

22g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

210mg

Total Carbohydrate

39g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

6g

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