Boston Bibb Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash, Georgi

Name: Boston Bibb Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash, Georgia Pecans, Blue Cheese and Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 1 large acorn squash, quartered and seeded; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and both ends trimmed; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large heads Bibb lettuce; 3/4 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained; 3/4 cup roasted pecan pieces; 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (6 ounces) diced smoked bacon, cooked until crisp, drained (about 6 thick-cut slices); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 recipe Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 large acorn squash, quartered and seeded
1 large yellow onion, peeled and both ends trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large heads Bibb lettuce
3/4 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained
3/4 cup roasted pecan pieces
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (6 ounces) diced smoked bacon, cooked until crisp, drained (about 6 thick-cut slices)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Place the acorn squash halves and onion on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and rub with the olive oil.
3
Season with salt and pepper and roast until the squash is just tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Remove the squash to a plate to cool and return the onion to the oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the onion goes in easily, about 20 minutes longer.
5
Remove and set aside to cool completely along with the squash.
6
When cooled, remove the skin from the squash and cut into large dice.
7
Cut the onion into julienne and reserve separately.
8
Cut each head of Bibb lettuce in half and place each half, cut side up, onto a large salad or a dinner plate.
9
Press lightly on the lettuce to flatten and open up the leaves a bit.
10
Divide the diced squash, julienned onion, black-eyed peas, pecans, and blue cheese evenly among the tops of the salads.
11
Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the tops of the salads, season lightly with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
12
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently until sugar is melted, about 2 minutes.
13
Serve warm over salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, recipe follows, 1 large acorn squash, quartered and seeded, 1 large yellow onion, peeled and both ends trimmed, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Boston Bibb Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash, Georgia Pecans, Blue Cheese and Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette 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.

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Boston Bibb Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash, Georgia Pecans, Blue Cheese and Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette

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