In yesterday’s post, I mentioned that I would be sharing a salad recipe with you today. My friend, Randy, told me that her daughter-in-law made this salad for Thanksgiving. It sounded really yummy, and so I had to give it a test drive. Boy, am I glad. It was one of the best salads ever. It has more steps than most salads, but with the addition of grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp, it would be a wonderful main course. This recipe came from the Barefoot Contessa, as usual.
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD
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1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
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Good olive oil
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons dried cranberries
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3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons minced shallots
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
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1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated parmesan. Spoon just enough dressing on top and mix to moisten.
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The salad looks wonderful…always looking for a great salad recipe…thanks!!…Have wonderful weekend!!
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Have a great weekend.
Laura
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Oh this is a salad that I need to try. Looks delicious!!
This salad looks so good! I love salads.
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