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Fall Harvest Salad

Delicious Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash and Feta Cheese

A vibrant Fall Harvest Salad featuring roasted butternut squash, mixed greens, and feta cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed greens baby spinach and arugula
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans toasted
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine greens, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Once the squash has cooled slightly, add it to the greens mixture. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
  5. Top with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 21g

Notes

This salad can be customized with different cheeses or proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, keeping the dressing separate until ready to serve.

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