A delicious salad with contrasting flavors, textures and temperatures. The cool, creamy dressing combines perfectly with the warm, sweet roasted squash and crisp, bitter greens. Makes a unique side dish and salad in one.

Warm Squash Salad with Maple Yogurt Dressing

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By Stonyfield

Ready In: 45 minutes

Level: Easy

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Yields: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 lb winter squash (We like delicata squash but you can use butternut squash or acorn squash.)
1 dash sea salt (to taste)
6 T extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 shallot
3 T apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 T maple syrup
3/4 c Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Plain Yogurt
10 oz of mixed greens
1/4 c crumbled blue cheese
1 c roasted walnuts

directions

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 425°. Cut squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash cut side down on cutting board and use a knife to cut peel away from squash. Cut squash in 3/4 inch thick slices. Arrange on baking dish, brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with sea salt. Roast in oven for 30 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Step 2

In a small skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook shallots until golden brown.

Step 3

In medium mixing bowl, whisk the remaining olive oil (3 tablespoons) with apple cider, maple syrup and yogurt. Whisking until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Place greens in a salad bowl or on a serving platter. Drizzle with salad dressing and lightly toss, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of dressing. Arrange blue cheese, walnuts, and squash on top of salad greens. Dress the top of salad with remaining dressing.