Roasted Squash Salad

Name: Roasted Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 4 oz baby arugula; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Tender roasted butternut squash served warm over crisp arugula with toasted pecans, tangy goat cheese, and a maple mustard dressing.

40 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladOvenVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

Ingredients

4 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
4 oz baby arugula
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

Toss 4 cups cubed butternut squash with half of the 2 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
3

Whisk remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl.
4

Arrange 4 oz baby arugula on a serving platter and top with warm roasted squash.
5

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted pecans and 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, then drizzle with the dressing.

Questions

Can I make Roasted Squash Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Roasted Squash Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Roasted Squash Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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