Roasted Squash and Pear Salad

Name: Roasted Squash and Pear Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
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)

Jun 9, 2015

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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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes

Servings people

Calories 170 kcal

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.

Notes

Recipe developed by Emily Richards

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10500IUVitamin C: 41.3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.8mg

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