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Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing

Savor the Season: Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing

Enjoy the vibrant Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing featuring roasted butternut squash and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups roasted butternut squash cubed, precut for convenience
  • 8 ounces bow-tie pasta gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds toasted pepitas enhance flavor
  • 4 cups baby spinach or substitute with Swiss chard or kale
  • 4 ounces goat cheese feta can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for variation
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality oil recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard whole grain mustard adds texture
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup can substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice freshly squeezed for best flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • small jar with lid
  • pot
  • colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes.
  2. While the squash roasts, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lime juice in a jar. Shake until emulsified.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil. Add bow-tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine roasted squash, cooled pasta, spinach, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and goat cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness. Roasted butternut squash can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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