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Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing

Delicious Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing

This Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing combines roasted butternut squash and vibrant greens for a seasonal favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • ? cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ? cup maple syrup
  • 1 small lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 8 oz bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds toasted
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • ? cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large pot
  • mason jar
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cubed butternut squash and 1 tablespoon of olive oil together on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange butternut squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until softened.
  4. Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Whisk well with a fork, until emulsified. Add more lime juice to taste.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  6. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add the dressing as needed. Toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSodium: 222mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19g

Notes

Consider customizing the salad by swapping ingredients for seasonal variations or personal preferences.

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