Fig, Fennel and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Course Vegetable Dishes
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 6 cups arugula
- 1 cup fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 4 fresh figs quartered
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup seeds sunflower, pepitas, etc
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot small, chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking sheet with 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil. Place the cubed butternut squash on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of melted coconut oil. Roast for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Make the salad dressing in a small blender or Magic Bullet by combining apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, shallot, honey, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Combine until smooth and creamy and set aside. Assemble salad by placing arugula in large salad bowl. Add quartered figs, fennel and butternut squash. Top with cranberries and seeds. Dress and toss. (Recipe♦409)