Air Fryer Roasted Acorn Squash Salad With Easy Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Cooling Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    207 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Roasted Acorn Squash Salad With Easy Dressing

Tender air-fried acorn squash combines beautifully with a medley of greens, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and chewy cranberries, drizzled with a delicious tangy maple dressing!

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Ingredients

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To Make The Maple Dressing

  • cup fresh orange juice see note
  • 3 teaspoons liquid or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 3 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

To Make The Acron Squash Salad

  • 2 or 3 acorn squash, washed, ends removed, cut in half, and seeds removed (About 1 kilo or 2.3 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups packs lettuce or greens medley 160 grams (see note)
  • cup unsweetened cranberries 45 grams
  • cup pecan halves, about 100 grams (optional)
  • 2.6 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta 75 grams
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Instructions

Make The Dressing

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, whisk to blend, and set aside.

Make The Salad

  1. Coat the flesh of the acorn squash with olive oil; season with salt. Arrange on an air fryer sheet pan.
  2. Place in a 450 °F (232 °C) pre-heated air-fryer for 20 minutes or until tender.
  3. Remove it and let it slightly cool at room temperature before peeling or cutting it.
  4. Use a scoop to spoon out the tender flesh of the squash, or, for appearance, cut a few half-moon slices with peel to serve on top of the salad.
  5. Arrange the greens on a large serving plate. Top with cranberries and pecans, if using. Add the squash pieces. Spread evenly the crumbled cheese on top.
  6. Stir the reserved dressing to redistribute the flavors and then drizzle some over the salad, leaving half to serve as extra at the table.

Notes

  • Orange Juice: It's best to freshly juice oranges to make the dressing, but store-bought can work in a pinch. I love to use the juice of blood oranges if they are available at the grocery store. They are naturally sweeter and a tad less acidic.
  • Acorn Squash: Allow it to cool sufficiently before handling it to prevent burning.
  • Save Time: To save time, make the dressing and assemble the base of the salad while the acorn squash is roasting in the air fryer.
  • Make Ahead of Time: You can also make the dressing, roast the squash in advance, and assemble the salad the next day.
  • My Favorite Greens: I love a medley of arugula, butter lettuce, and sweet pea leaves. 
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make sure the squash is completely cooled before assembling and storing.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 495mg (21%) Potassium 677mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2154IU (43%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 495mg 21%
Potassium 677mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2154IU 43%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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