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Maple Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
This beautiful Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is the perfect fall salad. It is made with greens, maple roasted delicata squash, dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, candied pecans, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It's a great salad for Thanksgiving or any fall meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 medium delicata squash, washed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 6 cups salad greens
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss with your hands until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes and remove the pan from the oven. With a spatula, flip the squash over. Drizzle the squash evenly with the maple syrup. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl or on a large platter, combine the salad greens, avocado slices, candied pecans, dried cranberries, red onion, and cheese. Top with room temperature delicata squash. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can make the salad dressing and candied pecans in advance. See post for other variations.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
787mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2603IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2603IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.