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Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dressing
23EDITION OF OCT 15
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Healthy · 30-Minute

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dressing

Greens, roasted squash, apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and feta in a tangy maple-Dijon dressing.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Serves4

What you'll need

Nonstick baking sheetsFor roasting and baking
Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt
  • 6 cups mixed greens or kale
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp Dijon, salt and pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Roast the squash with oil and salt for 20 to 25 minutes. Let it cool a little.
  2. Shake the dressing ingredients in a jar.
  3. Toss the greens with half the dressing. Top with the squash, apple, pecans, cranberries and cheese.
  4. Drizzle with the rest of the dressing and serve.

TipAdd sliced chicken or a can of chickpeas to make it a full meal.