Salads

Butternut Squash Salad with Candied Nuts

October 31, 2014

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Guys, this is by far my new favorite salad! I just can’t get enough of the combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy autumn flavors that make this Butternut Squash Salad with Candied Nuts the perfect addition to your Fall menus!

For the Mustard Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Salad:
12 ounces butternut squash, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
½ cup candied pecans (or other glazed nuts)
1 pkg. (5 ounces) spring lettuce mix
½ cup thinly sliced red onions
¼ cup dried cranberries

For the dressing: combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake until completely combined. Set aside. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss squash with Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of the dressing....
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Nutritions

Calories
553

Sodium
509mg
21% DV

Fat
48g
74% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
20g
6% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 11g 58%

Polysaturated Fat 5g 36%

Monosaturated Fat 30g 190%

Cholesterol 3mg 1%

Sodium 509mg 21%

Potassium 277mg 7%

Protein 3g 7%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 14%

Sugar 10g 21%

Vitamin A 5618IU 112%

Vitamin B6 0.77mg 38%

Vitamin C 12mg 20%

Calcium 89mg 8%

Iron 1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.