Jul 14 2026
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Maple And Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Ciao Bella
Time1h
Serves4

roasted butternut squash, charred broccoli, pickled shallot, organic greens, local organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Roasted Butternut Squash

Charred Broccoli

Pickled Shallot

Organic Greens

Local Organic Goat Cheese

Maple Vinaigrette

Bacon

Method

Roasted Butternut Squash

  1. 1

    Prepare the Squash

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and seed the butternut squash, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Season and Roast

    Toss the squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

Charred Broccoli

  1. 3

    Prepare the Broccoli

    While the squash is roasting, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into florets, then rinse and dry.

  2. 4

    Char the Broccoli

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the broccoli florets, season with salt and garlic powder, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are charred and tender.

Pickled Shallot

  1. 5

    Slice and Soak

    Thinly slice the shallot. In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Add the shallot slices and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

Maple Vinaigrette

  1. 6

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until combined and emulsified.

Bacon

  1. 7

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine and Serve

    In a large bowl, toss together roasted butternut squash, charred broccoli, pickled shallots, and mixed greens. Crumble goat cheese on top and drizzle with the maple vinaigrette. Crumble crispy bacon over the salad before serving.

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