Autumn Arugula Salad with Caramelized Squash, Spiced Pecans and Pomegranate Ginger Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 acorn squash, sliced in 1/2-inch thick rounds and seeds removed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepped 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/2 cup whole pecans, chopped 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 6 cups baby arugula 1 avocado, sliced 1 pomegranate, arils removed 1 seedless cucumber, sliced Pomegranate Ginger Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 garlic clove, freshly grated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup olive oil Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add coconut oil. Cover the squash slices with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. If desired, you can add the brown sugar to help the squash caramelize. Heat a small saucepan over low heat and add the pecans. Toast until they are slightly golden and fragrant, stirring and shaking the pan as they toast, for about 5 minutes. Toss them with the pumpkin pie spice. Add the arugula to a large bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the avocado, pomegranate arils, cucumber, pecans and squash pieces. Cover in the pomegranate dressing. pomegranate ginger vinaigrette Combine pome juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk together. Stream in the olive oil while constantly whisking until the dressing comes together. Store in the fridge for up to one week. Dont forget to share and plz friend request or follow me for more great post & recipe ideas! Source: howsweeteats/2013/10/autumn-arugula-salad ✽¸.•♥♥•.¸✽ Share The Fun! ✽¸.•♥♥•.¸✽ Make sure to FOLLOW me; I am always posting awesome stuff on my timeline! facebook/kelly.bagnasco Dont just LIKE it, SHARE it so your friends see it! It also saves it in your Timeline Photo Album so its stored for later! Just click on the picture and click SHARE at the bottom. For delicious recipes, tips, motivation, and lots of fun, join us at facebook/groups/SlimmerYou.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:39:29 +0000
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