Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Butternut squash is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber. It is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: American Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Butternut Squash
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 cup Mixed Greens
• 1 cup Apple
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried Cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Goat Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
3. Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spread the seasoned butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. While the butternut squash is roasting, prepare the apple cider vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.
6. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apple, pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
7. Once the butternut squash is roasted, let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Add the roasted butternut squash to the salad bowl.
9. Drizzle the apple cider vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
10. Serve the roasted butternut squash salad immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.