Description
Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing is a delightful celebration of autumn flavors, featuring a vibrant mix of fresh greens, roasted butternut squash, and crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a zesty maple-lime dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for Thanksgiving feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying yet healthy option that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash (cubed)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube butternut squash; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and toss gently.
- For the dressing, whisk together maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the squash is done, combine it with greens, cranberries, pecans, and feta in the bowl. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding seasonal fruits like sliced apples or pears for extra flavor. For meal prep, store salad components separately from the dressing to maintain freshness; dress just before serving.