Roasted Squash and Pear Salad
The combination of roasted sweet squash and fresh firm pear make a delicious refreshing salad that is perfect for a late summer picnic or to be served with your favourite holiday roast this fall. The juicy ripe pears help add moisture to this lightly dressed salad.
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Yield 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Butternut Squash cubed
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 small Garlic cloved, minced
- Pinch Hot Pepper Flakes
- 1 pkg Mixed Spring Greens
- 2 Bosc Pears peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Cut squash into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces and toss with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil, thyme and half each of salt and pepper. Spread on parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 25 minutes or until golden and tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, hot pepper flakes and remaining salt and pepper.
- Spread mixed greens over platter and sprinkle with roasted squash and pear. Drizzle with dressing to serve.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Squash and Pear Salad
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fibre
5
g
21
%
Sugars
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Sodium
320
mg
14
%
Vitamin A
10500
IU
210
%
Vitamin C
41.3
mg
50
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1.8
mg
10
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards