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Roasted Acorn Squash Salad Recipe

Recipe by: sabrinabean7

"This is a great hearty and flavorful salad!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep30 m
  • Cook15 m
  • Ready In1 h 15 m
  • 1Position a rack into the center position of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • 2Spread acorn squash cubes onto prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix cinnamon, onion powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle spice mixture over squash cubes.
  • 3Bake on the center rack of preheated oven until squash are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • 4Whisk apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, orange zest, garam masala, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined; slowly drizzle olive oil into vinegar mixture, whisking constantly, until olive oil incorporates into the dressing. Refrigerate while completing remaining steps.
  • 5Toss cooked acorn squash cubes, baby arugula, cranberries, pistachios, and goat cheese in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and serve.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • You can make the acorn squash and dressing the night before and store in your fridge to cut down on time also.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 516 cals
  • 1 acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 2 ounces crumbled chevre (goat cheese)
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    516
    26%
  • Fat:
    42.2
    65%
  • Carbs:
    32.1
    10%
  • Protein:
    6.9
    14%
  • Cholesterol:
    11
    4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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