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Spinach salad with butternut squash in a bowl with a spoon

Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash Spinach Salad

Maple cinnamon butternut squash spinach salad sweet, savory is the perfect salad for fall dinners. This salad can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
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Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash recipe, squash recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Anne

Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash Spinach Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 Medium butternut squash
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbles
  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400
  • peel and cut the butternut squash into pieces that are about 1/2 inch in size
  • chop the garlic
  • line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • combine the squash pieces, garlic, oil maple syrup and cinnamon in a mixing bowl
  • arrange the butternut squash mixture onto the baking sheet and roast until the squash is tender and begins to turn golden - about 30 minutes
  • rinse and drain the spinach and place it into a salad bowl
  • combine and whisk the dressing ingredients
  • add the fully cooked squash to the spinach in the salad bowl and mix, the spinach should slightly wilt
  • add the craisins, walnuts and cheese
  • drizzle with the dressing

Notes

  • Replace the Goat Cheese with Feta Cheese
  • For a vegan version, leave out the cheese
  • Substitute toasted almonds or pecans for the toasted walnuts
  • Replace the baby spinach with baby arugula
  • Substitute Acorn or delacata squash for the butternut
Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox,  an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only.  Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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