ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD

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This is a great hearty and flavorful salad!

Provided by Sabrina Sperry

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped pistachios
2 ounces crumbled chevre (goat cheese)

Steps:

  • Position a rack into the center position of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread acorn squash cubes onto prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix cinnamon, onion powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle spice mixture over squash cubes.
  • Bake on the center rack of preheated oven until squash are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Whisk apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, orange zest, garam masala, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined; slowly drizzle olive oil into vinegar mixture, whisking constantly, until olive oil incorporates into the dressing. Refrigerate while completing remaining steps.
  • Toss cooked acorn squash cubes, baby arugula, cranberries, pistachios, and goat cheese in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 798.1 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

Ayorinde Olalekan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted acorn squash. It's also a great make-ahead salad. I often make it for lunch the next day.


Vickrant Yadav
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and delicious. The roasted acorn squash is my favorite part. I also like that it's a vegan recipe.


Jonteese Wright
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This salad is so pretty and festive! I made it for a holiday party and it was a big hit. The colors of the roasted acorn squash, arugula, and pomegranate seeds are so vibrant.


Namatullah Namatullah
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process really brings out the flavor of the squash. The salad is also very easy to make.


Rozi Azeem
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted acorn squash was a nice change from the usual salad ingredients.


shahzad jesani
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This salad is amazing! The roasted acorn squash is so flavorful and the dressing is the perfect complement. I love the addition of pepitas and goat cheese. It's a definite keeper!


Kane Higgins
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Just made this salad for dinner and it was a hit! The roasted acorn squash was perfectly caramelized and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


BTS
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of roasted acorn squash, arugula, and goat cheese. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kyrie Petallo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted acorn squash is delicious and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love that it's also a healthy and easy recipe to make.


Iwendi Promise
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This roasted acorn squash salad was a hit! The squash was perfectly roasted and had a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the salad was topped with a generous amount of crunchy pepitas and crumbled goat cheese.