Squash, Grains and Crispy Kale

A warm Winter salad, rich is goodness, earthy flavours and seasonal treats. Perfect as a light supper on it's own or served with some griddled halloumi or even a juicy pork chop for some added protein and bulk.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat your oven to 200oC/180oCfan /gas 6. Place the diced butternut squash on a baking tray and red onion, cut into wedges and the garlic squashed, but left in their skins. Toss with 1/3rd of the Fresh dressing, and the runny honey and roast for 35-40 mins until caramelised and tender.

Step 2

Remove the squash and onions from the oven, squeeze the garlic from their skins and scatter over grains and the drained and torn black olives. Give it a good stir, season with salt and pepper and pop it back into the oven to heat through for a few minutes. Empty the kale onto a separate baking sheet. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pop into the hot oven (top shelf) to join the squash and grains. Roast until slightly charred and crispy (6-8 minutes). You might need to give it a stir and put it back in if the middle is a bit limp but the edges are crisping up.

Step 3

Remove the squash, grains and olives from the oven and while warm, dress with the French dressing. Place onto a serving platter or between 4 bowls, top with the crispy kale and a drizzle more dressing, if you fancy.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 2 Small Red Onion, peeled sliced into wegdes 2x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose
  • 1 Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into chunky pieces 1x Sainsbury's Butternut Squash Loose
  • 100g Black Olives, pitted and broken in half 1x Sainsbury's Pitted Black Olives 340g (150g*)
  • 200g Kale 1x Sainsbury's Kale 200g
  • 100 ml French Dressing 1x Sainsbury’s French Style Dressing 150ml
  • 500g Smoky Spanish Style Grains 2x Merchant Gourmet Smoky Spanish Rice & Grains 250g
  • 1 tbsp Runny Honey 1x Sainsbury's Runny Honey 340g
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, squashed in skins 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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