Winter Panzanella with Maple Dijon Balsamic Dressing
Cook Time | 40 minutes |
Servings |
servings
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Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 1 pound roasted brussels sprouts quartered
- 4 large carrots chopped into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Croutons
- 1 loaf sourdough bread cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Salad Base
- 2 bunches kale de-stemmed and chopped
- 1 lemon
- 2 15-ounce cans canellinni beans
- 1/2 cup dates chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shaved
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
Croutons
Dressing
Salad Base
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and chop Brussels sprouts and carrots. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Cut bread into large cubes and toss with olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and Italian seasoning. Place on a lined baking sheet and place into oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to burn. remove and set aside to cool.
- Whisk together ingredients for the dressing and taste. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Prepare salad base by de-stemming and chopping kale. Place into a large bowl with juice from one lemon and a sprinkle of salt. Massage kale until it reduces in volume and becomes tender. Mix in canellinni beans.
- Top kale with roasted veggies, dates, cheese, croutons and dressing. Toss to combine and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Ashley Thomas.
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