Autumn Cobb Salad
Ingredients
-
½
each
acorn squash, seeded and peeled then cut into ¾-inch pieces
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½
small
butternut squash, seeded and peeled then cut into ½-inch pieces
-
1
tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
-
to taste
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
-
2
tablespoons
light brown sugar
-
1
cup
walnut halves
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½
cup
vegetable oil
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⅓
cup
spiced apple cider
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2
teaspoons
Dijon mustard
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6
cups
mixed salad greens (such as romaine, radicchio and arugula)
-
4
slices
cooked bacon, chopped
-
3
each
hard boiled eggs, sliced
-
1
each
baked chicken breast, chopped
-
1
stalk
celery, chopped
-
1
each
avocado, peeled and pitted then thinly sliced
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1
each
apple (such as Gala or honey crisp), cored and thinly sliced
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¾
cup
white cheddar cheese, chopped
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½
cup
dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the acorn and butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and let cool.
- In a non-stick pan, mix brown sugar and water, bring to a boil, then add walnuts and cook until fragrant. Cool on parchment paper.
- Combine vegetable oil, spiced apple cider, Dijon mustard, and seasonings in a jar. Shake until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, layer the salad greens and top with bacon, eggs, chicken, celery, avocado, apple, cheese, dried cherries, and candied walnuts.
- Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
350
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
150mg
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