Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
- Good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
- 1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Photo: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette Recipe


















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By jacawi
Raleigh
on January 06, 2012
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Fabulous salad. After making the first time I made three adjustment's to Ina's recipe. I used an equal amount of olive oil and maple syrup for roasting the butternut squash in stead of the 2/1 in recipe. I used 1/3 cup less EVOO in the salad dressing. Finally, I used Gorgonzola for the cheese.
By lkashrd_6868199
Garden City, NY
on January 06, 2012
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This salad was absolutely delicious, outstanding! I've never had a salad with butternut squash & am quite surprised I haven't seen it at restaurants during the fall season. I have to say that I will never make butternut squash any other way! I made it twice w/in 1 week!
By philagirls
Philadelphia, PA
on December 21, 2011
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This was amazing...the perfect winter salad. I used just 1/4 cup of olive oil in the vinagrette which was plenty.
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