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roasted apple and squash fall salad
Lauren Eliza Eats

Roasted Apple and Squash Fall Salad

The perfect way to use in-season produce with this Roasted Apple and Squash Salad. Topped with a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette. A cozy mix of sweet, savory, and seasonal flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Roasted Apple and Fall Squash
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 acorn squash peeled and diced
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
Salad Ingredients
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 3 cups arugula
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425℉ and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the butternut squash, acorn squash, and apple, peel and medium dice all of them.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together diced squashes and apple with spiced and olive oil.
  4. Layer seasoned produce on the parchment paper lined tray and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Let cool completely.
  5. To make the vinaigrette, add the minced garlic, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend well for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Slowly add olive oil to vinaigrette and whisk or blend fast while pouring to emulsify. Adjust taste to your liking.
  7. In a large salad bowl, layer the salad with the chopped kale and arugula. Then add the sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, and the roasted apple and squash.
  8. Top salad with grated parmesan cheese, pomegranate seeds, chopped pecans, and honey mustard vinaigrette. Toss and serve.