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Carb Smart Roasted Butternut Squash Harvest Salad with Candied Bacon and Apple

Thyme-roasted squash tossed with a lovely fresh salad is the epitome of fall fare. Topped with salty cheese and crispy bacon, and perfectly matched with sweet apple, this dinner has it all!

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New Carb Smart Low CO2
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 servings 4 servings
  • 340 gr butternut squash, cubes
  • 100 gr bacon strips
  • 113 gr baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oil*
  • 7 gr thyme
  • 1 gala apple
  • 0.063 tsp salt*
  • 0.125 tsp pepper*
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 14 gr seed blend
  • 0.5 tsp garlic salt
  • 0.25 cups feta cheese, crumbled
  • 680 gr butternut squash, cubes
  • 200 gr bacon strips
  • 227 gr baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp oil*
  • 7 gr thyme
  • 2 gala apples
  • 0.125 tsp salt*
  • 0.25 tsp pepper*
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 28 gr seed blend
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Before starting, preheat the oven to 425˚F.
    Wash and dry all produce. Strip 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) thyme leaves from stems, then finely chop.Add squash, thyme, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) garlic salt and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with pepper, then toss to combine.Roast in the bottom of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden-brown, 20-22 min.
  2. Meanwhile, arrange bacon on another parchment-lined baking sheet.Brush 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) maple syrup over bacon.Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping bacon halfway through and brushing again with 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) maple syrup, until crispy and cooked through, 8-12 min.**
  3. Meanwhile, heat a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add half the seed blend to the dry pan (use whole package for 4 ppl). Toast, stirring often, until golden, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.
  4. Cut apple into 1/4-inch slices.Add remaining maple syrup, vinegar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Set aside.
  5. When squash is cooked, add to the large bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Set aside.Move bacon to a clean surface, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
  6. Add apples and spinach to the bowl with squash. Toss to combine.Divide harvest salad between bowls.Top with seed blend and candied bacon, then sprinkle with feta.