Autumn Maple Salad Recipe

Name: Autumn Maple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Delicata squash, sliced into rings, seeds removed; 2 tbsp. 100% pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp. olive oil; salt/pepper; 6 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces; Dressing:; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp. dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8-1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

2 Delicata squash, sliced into rings, seeds removed
2 tbsp. 100% pure maple syrup
1 tbsp. olive oil
salt/pepper
6 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces
Dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
2 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 tsp. salt

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Make the Squash:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3
Toss squash with 2 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tbsp. olive oil and salt/pepper
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Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
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Make the Dressing:
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Combine all ingredients together, except for the olive oil, and blend together. I do this in my magic bullet or food processor.
8
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until thick, emulsified, and creamy.
9
Taste for seasoning. It may need more salt depending on your taste.
10
Make the Salad:
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In a large bowl toss together the spinach, cranberries, pecans and 1/2 cup dressing.
12
Plate, top with roasted squash.
13
Drizzle with extra dressing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Delicata squash, sliced into rings, seeds removed, 2 tbsp. 100% pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt/pepper, and more.

Yes, Autumn Maple Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Autumn Maple Salad

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