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Roasted Butternut Squash, Marcona Almond & Pomegranate Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS .
  • 1/2 large butternut squash .
  • 2 tbsps honey .
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar .
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt .
  • pomegranate seeds, from one pomegranate .
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard .
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 c olive oil .
  • SPICE-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH INGREDIENTS .
  • 1/3 c marcona almonds .
  • crumbled goat cheese (optional) .
  • 6 c mixed salad greens .
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar .
  • 1/4 c red wine vinegar .
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil .
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS .
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder .
  • 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika

Directions
  • Step #1 PREPARING THE SQUASH: Preheat oven to 375.
  • Step #2 Cut ends off butternut squash, peel, & slice lengthwise.
  • Step #3 Remove seeds & chop into 1 inch cubes.
  • Step #4 In a medium bowl, mix spices, oil & vinegar into a paste.
  • Step #5 Add squash & toss until coated.
  • Step #6 Arrange the squash cubes in one layer in a roasting pan.
  • Step #7 Roast for 20 mins, toss once, & cook for an extra 25 mins or until the squash is browned & is tender throughout.
  • Step #8 Cool to about room temp.
  • Step #9 PREPARING THE DRESSING: Combine vinegar, honey, olive oil, mustard & black pepper in a jar; shake thoroughly to mix.
  • Step #10 ASSEMBLING THE SALAD: Add just enough dressing to the salad greens to coat the leaves very lightly.
  • Step #11 Add squash & pomegranate seeds; toss carefully.
  • Step #12 Sprinkle top marcona almonds & goat cheese (optional) on salad just before serving.
  • Enjoy the Roasted Butternut Squash, Marcona Almond & Pomegranate Salad recipe

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