Of course! You can prepare the roasted squash up to 5 days in advance. After cooking, let it cool down and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The perishable salad components can be prepped and stored in the fridge for up to a day ahead, and the dried cranberries and toasted nuts can remain at room temperature in sealed containers. The vinaigrette can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the fridge.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use the pomegranate-maple vinaigrette on other salads and vegetables?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
This dressing is perfect for a green salad and for drizzling over steamed broccoli, green beans, roasted carrots, turnips, parsnips and other favorite vegetables.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is my roasted butternut squash mushy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
Typically, butternut squash becomes mushy if it is not cooked at a high enough temperature. However, there should be no issue with this recipe as the squash will be roasted at 425°F and then broiled to further increase the heat.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the easiest way to cut a butternut squash?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
To prepare the squash, you will need a good, sharp knife, a Y-shaped peeler and a regular spoon or a grapefruit spoon. Begin by slicing off a small portion from both ends of the squash, then cut the squash in half to separate the bulb from the neck. Next, use the Y-shaped peeler to remove the peel from each section, followed by using the spoon to remove the seeds. Finally, cut the squash into uniform cubes.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should I serve with Roasted Butternut Squash Salad?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
This salad is a meal on its own, but you can pair it with other recipes if you want. For lunch, pair it with a sandwich<\/a>, and for dinner, it would be fantastic with a rotisserie chicken or with one of our favorite chicken recipes, such as Crispy Roast Chicken<\/a>, Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken<\/a> or Whole Roasted Harissa Chicken<\/a>. And it’s sure to receive compliments when served to guests as part of a holiday meal, paired with turkey or roast beef.<\/p>"
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