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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries, Caramelized Pecans and Goat Cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries, Caramelized Pecans and Goat Cheese all drizzled with the most incredible CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE belongs on your table this Thanksgiving and Christmas and all season long! You are probably going to want to volunteer to bring salad to Thanksgiving this year because this salad is make ahead, stress free perfection.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- whisk
- oven
- baking sheet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cranberry Vinaigrette
2
Add cranberries, garlic clove and shallot to food processor and chop fine. Add sugar, Dijon, red wine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and process until smooth.
sugar, more or less to taste2 tablespoons
3
Refrigerate Vinaigrette while you prepare the salad ingredients then whisk/shake again before drizzling over salad. The Vinaigrette is best if allowed to chill at least one hour in advance. Vinaigrette can a be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a couple days.
4
Caramelized Pecans
5
Prepare according to directions. Can be made, cooled then stored in an airtight container for up to one week before using.
6
Butternut Squash
butternut squash ((1 1/2-pounds) peeled and chopped into 1/2-3/4” cubes)1Roasted Butternut Squash (from above)
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Add butternut squash to a foil lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Add olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, cayenne and toss until evenly coated. Roast for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes, turning once, until tender.
butternut squash ((1 1/2-pounds) peeled and chopped into 1/2-3/4” cubes)1Roasted Butternut Squash (from above)olive oil2 tablespoons
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Assemble
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When ready to serve, toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. You can either drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine or if you expect leftovers, drizzle individual salad servings with dressing.
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