Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) delicata squash

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 1 pinch sea salt, or to taste

• 1 pinch white pepper, or to taste

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

• 4 cups lacinato kale, coarse stems removed, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 green pear, cored and thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

• 2 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 tablespoon crumbled feta or grated cotija cheese (optional)