Description
A vibrant and flavorful fall salad featuring crisp greens, roasted squash, and a sweet and tangy maple-lime dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for autumn gatherings or a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- For the Maple-Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This is your maple-lime dressing.
- Pour the maple-lime dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve this delightful fall salad immediately.
Notes
- You can roast the butternut squash ahead of time.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg