Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad with Stuffed Mini Delicata Squash

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About the Recipe: Combine your favorite roasted vegetables with a fresh kale salad for a surprising result.  Adding a date-sweetened balsamic dressing, which combines with the olive oil roasted vegetables,creates this new healthy salad. It is even better if it marinates overnight.

Cook’s Notes:  When I saw these tiny delicate squashes at the market, I just knew I had to take some home and roast them with along with some other winter veggies.  They were the perfect size to stuff and serve along with our favorite kale salad. Adding a chocolate date salad dressing resulted in a creation that was amazing. I really hope I can find some more mini squashes again. They are so cute, and you can even eat the skins!

Prepare Soft Dates: These can be prepared ahead of time and stored covered the refrigerator. To prepare:  Soften the dates by soaking in hot water for 10 minutes.  When softened, puree mixture until smooth.  Set aside in refrigerator to chill and thicken.

Prepare Sweet Balsamic Vegetable Kale Salad Dressing:  In a small bowl, stir together dates and vinegar; mix in melted dark chocolate; season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

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