Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries is a flavorful dish featuring roasted butternut squash glazed with maple syrup and warm apple cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (peeled and ¾ inch diced)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 3/4 cup apple juice (or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 6–8 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
- 1/2 cup walnut halves (toasted)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Peel and dice the butternut squash into ¾ inch cubes.
- Place the diced squash on a baking sheet. Drizzle with maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss well.
- Roast the squash for 20-25 minutes until tender, turning once halfway through. In the last 5 minutes, scatter the dried cranberries over the squash.
- In a small saucepan, combine apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and minced shallots. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour the warm vinaigrette over the greens and toss to coat.
- Add the roasted butternut squash and cranberries, gently combine.
- Top with toasted walnuts and shaved Parmesan. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is great as a side dish or a light meal.
- Use fresh arugula or mixed greens for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg