Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 medium squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes*)
  • 1 large pear (cut into ½-inch pieces)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach (or other favorite green)
  • 1 bag Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (2 cups, prepared)
  • fresh parsley (for garnish, if desired)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle on a dash of salt. Roast for about 30 minutes, and until tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare all other ingredients. Cook brown Success® Rice according to package instructions and in a large bowl, combine pear, cranberries, onion and spinach.
  • Once squash and rice has cooked, transfer both to large bowl with other ingredients and stir so that spinach wilts slightly from the heat of the squash and rice.
  • Prepare dressing by vigorously whisking all ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.