Name: Maple Roasted Squash Salad with Citrus Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 small squash ((about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into bite); sized pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Handful of dried cranberries and/or dried cherries; 2 handfuls of lightly candied walnuts*; 6 ounces mixed mustard greens or arugula; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced sweet onion or shallot; Juice and zest of 1 medium orange; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; Salt and pepper

Maple Roasted Squash Salad with Citrus Cider Vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 small squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into bite
sized pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Handful of dried cranberries and/or dried cherries
2 handfuls of lightly candied walnuts*
6 ounces mixed mustard greens or arugula
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Dressing

1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced sweet onion or shallot
Juice and zest of 1 medium orange
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the squash on a cookie sheet.
Add the olive oil, the maple syrup, a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss so all the squash is adequately coated.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
Place the greens in a bowl and add the roasted squash.
Toss in the cranberries and/or cherries, walnuts and the grated Parmesan.

For the dressing

Combine the apple cider, vinegar, onion, orange juice and zest in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by half.
Take the mixture off the heat and whisk in the mustard and olive oil.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.

Maple Roasted Squash Salad with Citrus Cider Vinaigrette