Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Easy French

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Cook Time:
28 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 28 min
Total:: 43 min

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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.

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Patricia Frametown, WV 02-06-2010
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Wonderful Wonderful Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Never tried roasted butternut squash before but I sure am glad I did! My husband and I just love this. He asks me for it... all the time and that is very good seeing as how he is such a picky eater. The squash has a wonderful caramel taste from roasting and the cranberries give it a great tart & sweet flavor.Read more
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Lina Greensboro, NC 02-05-2010
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't have any apple cider on hand, so instead I sauteed the shallots in a pan with a little olive oil and then added some... orange juice and the apple cider vinegar...reduced it a little and then mixed it in a bowl with the other dressing ingredients. Also, I just used mixed greens instead of arugula and almonds instead of walnuts because that's what I had in the fridge. Read more
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cara venice, CA 02-03-2010
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omfg!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

omfg! i thought her cape cod chopped salad was good. this tops everything! the dressing has an incredible depth to it. i... made a couple of substitutes according to what i had on hand. i used toasted pecans instead of walnuts and sweet potatoes instead of butternut squash. i will definately be making this for friends !!!Read more
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Macy Sacramento, CA 01-10-2010
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Deeeeeeelightful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Delicious and healthy!
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Ingrid The Woodlands, TX 01-10-2010
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AMAZING Salad!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You cannot go wrong with this salad! The flavors are amazing and other than taking a little time to prepare the butternut... squash, the preparation is easy. Definitely worthy for company! Have made it several times as a side salad but tonight am adding grilled chicken to it - yum!Read more
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Barbara Lisbon, OH 01-07-2010
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Deserves more than 5 stars!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a huge Ina fan and have found her recipes to always be outstanding. This salad is one of the best of the best. I have... made this salad numerous times and it is always a hit. I offer it at my coffee shoppe and people rave about it. The dressing itself is amazing and I have used different greens all with success. Dried cherries are great in this and I usually top it with goat cheese croutons that have been lightly pan seared. Don't be afraid of this combination, this is a great salad. Thank you Ina!Read more