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Autumn delicata squash and pear salad

A seasonal autumn delicata squash and pear salad with a cider maple vinaigrette is the perfect addition to your fall table.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 417kcal
Author Katie Beck

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 delicata squash cut lengthwise in half, guts scooped and thinly sliced
  • 2 bosc pears fairly ripe (or use whatever pear you want)
  • ½ cup kale finely chopped
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • salt and pepper

For the cider maple dressing

  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • cup vegetable oil

Instructions

To roast the delicata squash

  • Heat oven to 400. Lay delicata squash on greased, lined with foil baking sheet and roast in oven about 10 - 15 minutes. This will depend on how thin you slice your squash. The thicker the peices, the longer it will take. You should be able to easily pierce with a forkk, that is how you will know it is finished. Remove from oven and cool off.

To make the dressing

  • Whisk together apple cider, maple syrup, and both vinegars. Season with a little salt and pepper. While whisking, stream in the olive oil and the vegetable oil and whisk until fully incorporated. Give it a quick taste and adjust the salt and pepper seasoning (remember you can always add but never take away).

To assemble the salad

  • Place greens and kale into serving dish, add your delicata squash. Now here is where you want to slice your pear. I say this because pears oxidize and turn brown (like apples), so to avoid this, cut your pears right at assmebly and eating time. So, slice pears and add to serving dish. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

This salad is best eaten right after being dressed. Salads with mixed greens do not keep well for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Fat: 33g