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Butternut Squash salad with apple, celery & toasted pecans


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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a small heavy-duty or cast iron skillet over medium heat; add sugar and pecans. Stir often, over medium to medium-low heat, about 5 to 6 minutes or until pecans are toasted and sugar is melted and lightly golden.

  2. 2

    OR bake in a 180/200 oven for 5/10 minutes on a parchment lined baking sheet

  3. 3

    Toss the butternut squash cubes with 1/2 tablespoons EVO and season with S&P to taste. Bake at 200degrees for 25 minutes on a baking sheet until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Place the salad leaves in a salad bowl, add the apples, celery & butternut squash and pile on top.

  5. 5

    Drizzle over the dressing and scatter the toasted pecans.

  6. 6

    Optional: Add crumbled feta or goat cheese