# @kalejunkie on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRKUCJFEaYV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37047379-kalejunkie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-17T14:36:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

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kalejunkie CRISPY PARMESAN ORZO SALAD W/ORANGE MAPLE VINAIGRETTE, aka the SHOWSTOPPER OF THANKSGIVING RIGHT HERE! Every Thanksgiving table needs a salad—but not a boring one—this one has all the flavors of a harvest salad but with the perfect texture combo of crispy parmesan orzo on top—like croutons. The cooked orzo stays soft and the parmesan gets nice and crunchy. It’s DELISH! The dressing is a twist on a typical lemon maple vinaigrette but with orange for FALL VIBES!⁣
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Makes 8-10 servings⁣
SALAD BASE⁣
1 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated⁣
1 cup cooked orzo ⁣
1-2 sweet potatoes (~2 cups), cut into bite size pieces⁣
2 bunches dino kale, stems removed and chopped ⁣
3/4 cup medjool dates, pitted & chopped⁣
2 honey crisp apples, chopped⁣
1 cup pomegranate arils⁣
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ORANGE MAPLE DRESSING⁣
1/3 cup olive oil⁣
2 tb maple syrup ⁣
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar⁣
1 navel orange, juiced + 2 tsp orange zest⁣
2 tsp dijon mustard ⁣
2 cloves garlic⁣
1 small shallot⁣
1/4 tsp cinnamon⁣
1 tsp kosher salt⁣
1/2 tsp black pepper⁣
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Preheat oven to 350F. Next, cook orzo until it’s completely soft—this is the one time you want to overcook your pasta! Drain and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Load up the tray with the cheese in an even layer. Spread orzo on top and press into the cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden and brown. Let cool while you make the rest of the salad (the cheese will harden. Increase oven temp to 375. Add sweet potatoes to the baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil, salt, pepper and paprika. Toss well and bake for 30 minutes, tossing half way through. Remove from oven. Next, make the dressing. Add all ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Finally, assemble the salad. In a large bowl, add the kale, dates, apples, pomegranate and sweet potatoes. Now, tear the Parmesan-orzo into tiny pieces and add to the salad. Toss with the dressing and enjoy!⁣
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#thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingrecipes⁣
#viralrecipes #viralsalads #harvestsalad

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