Roasted Butternut, Apple, and Pecan Salad

Servings: 10

SaladsSide dishKim Acceptable

Ingredients:

2 pounds peeled butternut squash, deseeded, and cubed

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix

3/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup maple syrup

5 Granny Smith apples, cored and cubed

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Mix squash with oil in a bowl. Sprinkle in the spice mix and toss to coat. Spread squash on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.

  2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and maple syrup, pour over squash and bake for 5 more minutes.

  3. Place apples and pecans in a large bowl and add hot squash mixture. Toss lightly and allow to cool before serving.