Roasted Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Salad

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Apple, large
  • 5 cups Butternut squash
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries, dried
  • 1 Rosemary, Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Shallot

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Wild rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Pecans, raw

• Liquids

  • 2 1/2 cups Water

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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups wild rice
• 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 medium squash), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup raw pecans
• 1 large apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (or red onion)
• fresh rosemary, for garnish, if desired
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Place water and rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a low simmer, and cook for 40 to 45 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes with the lid still on. Fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender. Toast the pecans by placing them in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Watch them closely as they can go from toasted to burnt quickly. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, roasted squash, toasted pecans, apple pieces, dried cranberries, and shallot. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired.