Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Servings:*
6Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided, plus...
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Lunds and Byerlys Apple Pie Spice, divided
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 cups one inch cubes butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (5 ounce) packages mache blend or mixed baby lettuces
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted pepitas
Directions
- In mixing bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pie spice and cider vinegar. Slowly whisk in grapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper. (Can be made two days in advance, covered and refrigerated.)
- In small dish microwave ¼ cup maple syrup on high for 30 seconds; stir in cranberries, cover with plastic wrap; allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 475F. In large mixing bowl combine olive oil and remaining ½ teaspoon pie spice. Add butternut squash cubes; toss to coat. Line a heavy duty rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange squash in single layer; season with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes; turn squash over; roast until tender (5-7 minutes longer). Cool to room temperature (can be made day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before assembling salad.).
- In large mixing bowl toss greens with three-fourths of vinaigrette. Divide onto 6 serving plates. Arrange squash, bacon, red onion and pepitas over greens.
- Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.