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Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash

Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash for Cozy Gatherings

This Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash is a delightful dish bursting with seasonal goodness, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash cubed
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens spinach, kale, or arugula
  • 1 medium Crisp Apple e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds or Dried Cranberries
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Wash and dry your mixed greens. If using kale, massage it with olive oil. Set aside in a large bowl.
  3. Thinly slice the apple. Toast the pecans in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
  4. Whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  5. Once the squash is roasted and cooled, layer mixed greens, squash, apple slices, feta, and pecans in a bowl or platter.
  6. Before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the roasted butternut squash and maple dressing a day ahead to save time. Store undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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