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Ingredients
Roasted Butternut Squash:
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4 cups butternut squash, 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Smoky Pumpkin Seeds:
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons maple syrup
Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette:
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¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
Salad:
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1 (6 ounce) package mixed greens
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2 Fuyu persimmons, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch slices
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1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out on the prepared baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven until browned on the edges, stirring halfway through, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
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Meanwhile, prepare pumpkin seeds. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds, salt, paprika, and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add maple syrup, stir to coat, and remove from heat.
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Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a glass jar with a screw-top lid. Tighten lid and shake vigorously to emulsify dressing.
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Layer mixed greens, persimmons, cooled butternut squash, feta, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds on a large platter. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette over salad and serve remainder alongside.
Cook's Note:
Squash, pumpkin seeds, and vinaigrette can all be prepared a few days before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
248 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 248 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
Sodium 446mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Calcium 130mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 487mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.