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Ingredients
- 8 ounces chopped kale, half of a bag
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Vinaigrette dressing, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
- 1/4 cup chopped smoked pecans
- additional dried fruit and nuts for garnishing the salad if desired
- Vinaigrette Dressing
- 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil
- 6 tablespoons olive oil (or all olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 495g | |
| Calories 1496 | |
| Calories from Fat 1217 | 81% |
| Total Fat 137.8g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3530mg | 147% |
| Potassium 1216mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 60.78g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 27% |
| Sugars 33.38g | 22% |
| Protein 16.11g | 26% |
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