Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Butternut Squash Salad with Vinaigrette

I am a huge fan of butternut squash...it is my favorite squash!  I had some leftover cubed butternut squash and decided to give this recipe a try.  It is a yummy salad combo and the dressing compliments it perfectly.  -Kristin

SALAD INGREDIENTS-
Salad greens
Grated Apple
Feta
Sauteed onion
Dried cranberries
Chopped pecans or walnuts

SQUASH PREPARATION-
2 pounds butternut squash, cubed in about 1 inch pieces
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
Cinnamon
  •  Mix together and bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes until fork tender.  Let cool completely.
DRESSING-
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
  • Layer salad ingredients including cooled squash.
  • Mix dressing and pour some on your salad combo.

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