Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt; Black pepper; 6 slices bacon; 1 shallot, minced; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 5 oz. baby spinach (about 6 cups); 1/2 c. pecans, toasted and chopped

Servings: persons

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Black pepper
6 slices bacon
1 shallot, minced
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
5 oz. baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. pecans, toasted and chopped

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Arrange butternut squash on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Roast until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes total.
5
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
6
In the same skillet, saute shallot over medium-high heat until tender, 4 minutes.
7
Stir in red wine vinegar and brown sugar and mix well.
8
Whisk in 2 more tablespoons bacon grease and season with salt and pepper.
9
Place spinach in a large bowl.
10
Add pecans and roasted butternut squash and pour over warm vinaigrette, tossing gently to combine.
11
Serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons, 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, Black pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot 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.

Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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