Throwback Thursday, Power Greens Salad with Butternut Squash Ravioli Croutons
Put a unique twist on your salad by serving it with ravioli croutons!
I call this a Power Greens Salad because it’s loaded
with healthy vegetables, dressed with peanuts
and tossed with a peanut lime dressing
I used a bag of kale salad mix to make prep super easy,
but you can also make your own mix with fresh kale,
shaved brussels sprouts, spinach, cabbage
bean sprouts and romaine
The delicious dressing is made with olive oil, Dijon mustard,
creamy peanut butter, maple syrup,
minced garlic or garlic powder, lime juice, salt & pepper
Use a jar to make the dressing in for easy mixing
and for keeping in the refrigerator
The fresh lime juice adds a little tang and spark
To make the “croutons” cook the ravioli as directed on the package
until just done, al dente
You can do this in advance and keep it in the refrigerator
for several days
I used butternut squash ravioli,
but you can use any kind you want
After ravioli are cooked, place desired number on a baking sheet
and top with Parmesan cheese
Broil for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese
Serve the ravioli whole or cut into quarters
When you’re ready to eat,
fill a bowl/s with the chopped kale and other power greens,
top with peanuts and drizzle with dressing*
*If dressing has been refrigerated,
bring to room temperature before using
Add warm or room temperature ravioli croutons
Power Greens Salad with Butternut Squash Ravioli Parmesan Croutons
Ingredients
- Kale salad mix in a bag* or:
- baby kale massaged and cut into ribbons
- brussels sprouts shaved
- bean sprouts
- shredded red cabbage
- fresh spinach torn
- crisp romaine leaves torn
- dry roasted peanuts chopped
- fresh butternut squash ravioli cooked and drained
- freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place cooked ravioli on a baking sheet and cover with Parmesan. Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden. Serve whole or cut into 1/4s. Combine greens. Add peanuts to taste. Toss with Peanut Lime Dressing and top with ravioli croutons
- Adjust salad quantities to your needs. Plan on 2-3 ravioli per person
Notes
Peanut Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 heaping T Peanut Butter
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 T water
- 1/2 T Dijon mustard
- 2 T pure maple syrup
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a jar and shake well. Refrigerate until just before serving, and let dressing warm to room temperature before tossing
Amp up your salads with Ravioli Croutons!
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Such a delicious dish! The ravioli crouton is such a great idea.
Thanks Angie, aren’t the croutons fun?
I love the idea of the ravioli croutons. So much fun!
Thanks Dorothy, they are so good!
This is amazing. I love everything about it! mmm! thanks!
You’re so welcome, enjoy!
The ravioli croutons puts a new spin on a salad. This sounds amazing, Jenna! Happy Thursday!
Thanks so much Pam, have a great weekend!
What a great new-to-me combination!
Thanks Linda!
I am starting my search for great summer salads – thanks for this one, yummy!
Thank you Mary, this is a good one!
Sounds yummy Jenna! You’re fearless in the kitchen 🙂 Happy weekend! ♥
Thank you Mary 🙂
Never heard of ravioli croutons. Will have to try it out
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Thank you Esme!
Hi, Sandi. This really looks nummy, I want to have the ‘girls’ over for a lunch and this would be really excellent option for some of the nutritional issues! Nice to see you again, Sandi
Thank you Sandi!