Register / Login

Winter Date Salad Recipe

Winter Date Salad

Winter Date Salad Recipe

Enjoy the seasonal delight of our winter date salad! A blend of holiday indulgence and nutrition with kale, roasted butternut squash, crunchy hazelnuts, and delicious chopped dates. It's a feast for both the palate and the senses. Winter Date Salad Recipe | Sunsweet Growers

Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes

Fat 36.7g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 163.3mg

Carbohydrates 41.2g

Fiber 7.9g

Sugar 22.9g

Protein 6.7g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of cubed and roasted butternut squash (about ½ of a whole butternut squash)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 bunch of curly kale
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 Sunsweet® whole Pitted Dates
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup of purple cabbage
  • 1 cup of Sunsweet® Chopped Dates
  • ½ cup of hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons of pumpkins seeds

Instructions

To make butternut squash, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. With a sharp knife cut the butternut squash in half and remove the ends. Carefully remove the skin of the squash by cutting down the sides. Cut the flesh in half and remove any seeds with a large spoon. Finally, chop the butternut squash into small cubes about 1 inch in size. Coat the squash cubes with one tablespoon of coconut oil. Roast squash in the oven for 15-20 minutes and then let cool. Meanwhile, chop dates.
 
Next, wash and dry kale leaves. Then remove kale leaves from the stem from “zipping” them off of the vein with your hands. Roughly chop kale and add to a large bowl. To make the salad dressing add olive oil, tahini, 2 pitted dates, lemon and sea salt to a blender and blend for 30 - 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Pour salad dressing on kale and massage with dressing until soft and evenly combined.
 
Then, wash and chop purple cabbage and chop the dates and hazelnuts. Add purple cabbage, butternut squash, dates, hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds to salad and mix together before serving.
 
Recipe created by Megan Roosevelt, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & founder of HealthyGroceryGirl.com.

Sunsweet Products Used

Chopped Dates
Chopped Dates
Pitted Dates
Pitted Dates

Still hungry?

Check out even more of our Feel Good recipes!

Explore All Recipes
Monkey Bread
Morello Dried Cherries
Monkey Bread

Every gathering's extra fun when our Monkey Bread recipe is invited! Experience warmth and sweetness in every bite with soft, pull-apart dough and gooey caramel coating. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—get ready to indulge and share the joy!
Amaz!n™ Berry Blend Yogurt Scones
Chopped Dates
Amaz!n Berry Blend Yogurt Scones

Whether it's a relaxing Sunday morning or a busy work day, a scone is an ideal grab-and-go treat to enjoy. Made with a combination of fruits, this berry blend yogurt scone recipe is a delicious addition to your morning. Bake a batch and enjoy them for days on end.
Amaz!n™ Breakfast Bars
Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes
Amaz!n Breakfast Bars

Love meal prepping? Our Prunes Breakfast Bars are perfect for making ahead and taking on the go. Packed with oats and fruit, they're a tasty twist on breakfast classics. Fun fact: Even pickiest eaters will love them!
Tropical Carrot Muffins
Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes
Tropical Carrot Muffins

Experience flavors galore with our Tropical Carrot Muffin recipe! With all the beloved flavors of carrot cake packed in a perfectly portioned muffin, this treat is a perfect snack for any time of the day!
Light n' Fluffy Amaz!n™ Pancakes
Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes
Light n' Fluffy Amaz!n Pancakes

Kick off your day with a stack of wholesome goodness! Our Light n' Fluffy Amaz!n™ Pancakes add a Sunsweet twist to a breakfast classic, making them both delicious and nutritious.
Explore All Recipes