Go Back
+ servings
Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing

Delicious Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing to Brighten Your Table

A vibrant Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing packed with seasonal flavors for a perfect autumn dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Always roast for enhanced flavor.
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds Ensure they are fresh and toasted.
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins or chopped apples.
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach Can swap for mixed greens or kale.
  • 1 cup Bow-Tie Pasta Cook to al dente for the best texture.
  • 4 oz Creamy Goat Cheese Feta or blue cheese can be used as alternatives.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitution.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Honey can be used, but it will change the flavor.
  • 1 medium Lime Juice Juice of one lime.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  2. While the squash roasts, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bow-tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lime juice. Whisk until well blended and creamy.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, baby spinach, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds, and drained pasta. Gently fold together.
  5. Drizzle the maple-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness and crunch.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!