Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup pecans , coarsely chopped
2 tbsp butter, unsalted, melted
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
3 cup peeled , diced butternut squash
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
salt
1/4 cup very thinly sliced shallots
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp light brown sugar
6 cup packed mixed salad greens
1 sm ripe pear, cored , halved and thinly sliced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Mix nuts with the butter and sprinkle with the chili powder. Bake until toasted about 5 mins.
Set aside to cool.
Put the cut up squash in a heavy duty pan, drizzle 2 tbsps of olive oil over top and toss. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt. Roast until browned about 20 mins.
Flip and continue roasting approx 15 mins or until squash is tender and nicely browned. Set aside to cool.
Combine the vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk together then slowly add the 1/3 cup olive oil. Whisk vigorously.
Combine the salad grrens with the shallots ina large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Drizzle just enough of the dressing over the salad to coat lightly and toss.
Divide the greens among 6 plates and scatter the pecans, squash and pears over greens drizzle with more dressing and serve...so delicious.....!!
* I added pomegranate seeds to mine as we love them!!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.84 Kcal (1218 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.35g	36%
Cholesterol	10.26mg	3%
Sodium	39.35mg	2%
Potassium	404.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	21.38g	7%
Sugars	10.02g	40%
Dietary Fiber	4.34g	17%
Protein	3.03g	6%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	60.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.46 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.61g	36%
Cholesterol	6.86mg	3%
Sodium	26.31mg	2%
Potassium	270.44mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.3g	7%
Sugars	6.7g	40%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	17%
Protein	2.03g	6%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	25%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	40.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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