Fall Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette #Choctoberfest

This salad is chock full of all the flavors of Fall and then dressed with a wonderful chocolate vinaigrette.

Welcome to Day 3 of Choctoberfest......

I'm so excited to be back again today with another savory chocolate recipe.  Chocktoberfest is an annual event led by the ladies of Triple Chocolate Kitchen and I am happy to join in the fun again this year.

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I made this salad as a first course to a Chocolate inspired dinner that included a Fish Stew I will be sharing with you on Friday and Bread that I shared with you already this week.  

Please remember to go and enter the giveaway being offered by participating bloggers.  I will be back tomorrow as Choctoberfest collides with Bundt Bakers.  See you then.

Salads, Chocolate, Vegetable Sides, Fall Flavors, Seasonal

Salads, Side Dishes

American

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

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Fall Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

This salad is chock full of all the flavors of Fall and then dressed with a wonderful chocolate vinaigrette.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 Mininactive time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 40 M

Ingredients

• 6 c. mixed greens, I used baby spinach, baby romaine and arugula
• 2 c. cubed butternut squash
• 2 t. olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries
• 1/2 c. candied walnuts
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 t. cocoa powder
• 1t. dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Toss the squash with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, roast in a 375* oven for 30-45 minutes, until caramelized and tender.  Set aside to cool.
2. Place the mixed greens into a large bowl along with the cooled squash, cranberries and walnuts.
3. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, cocoa, and mustard.  Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add about 1/4 of the dressing to the vegetable in the bowl and toss to coat.  Serve with additional dressing on the side for those who want it.
5. Leftover dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Notes:

Vinaigrette recipe found at recipezazz

Calories

330.84

Fat (grams)

20.59

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.66

Carbs (grams)

37.73

Fiber (grams)

6.61

Net carbs

31.12

Sugar (grams)

22.66

Protein (grams)

3.82

Sodium (milligrams)

180.95

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

Nutritional information is including all of the dressing onto the salad. Actual values will change according to amount of dressing used.

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