For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with crumbled vegetarian sausage or toasted walnuts for added texture. If you don't have fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme can be used instead. The balsamic-maple reduction can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving. Adjust the amount of maple syrup in the reduction to your desired level of sweetness. Consider adding a handful of dried cranberries or cherries for a touch of sweetness and chewiness.
Succulent Sausage Squash Salad
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING5 People
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VIEWS22
A symphony of autumnal flavors awaits! This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash and apples with the savory richness of sausage, all harmonized by a tangy balsamic-maple reduction. The perfect brunch or light meal to impress your guests.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium626 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
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Place butternut squash into a large bowl; toss with olive oil and salt until thoroughly coated. Spread squash in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. (5 minutes)
03
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30 mins
Roast in preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
04
Step
7 mins
Cook sausage over high heat in a skillet until well-browned, about 7 minutes. Crumble cooked sausage into large serving bowl.
05
Step
4 mins
Cook apple, thyme, sage, and nutmeg over high heat in the hot skillet with the sausage grease. Stir to thoroughly brown all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to bowl with crumbled sausage.
06
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10 mins
Combine balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Place over high heat. When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until it begins to thicken and smells strongly acidic, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Combine roasted squash with the apple and sausage. Mix thoroughly. (2 minutes)
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To serve, spoon salad into individual dishes and drizzle with balsamic maple reduction. Serve immediately or at room temperature. A glass of chilled milk complements the flavors beautifully.
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Guiseppe Durgan
Jun 28, 2025Easy to follow and the flavors blended perfectly. I will be making this again!
Geo Grant
Jun 23, 2025I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe completely changed my mind! So delicious!
Abby Stanton
Jun 20, 2025I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to the sausage while cooking and the result was amazing!
Ian Schiller
May 6, 2025I made this with apples from my backyard tree. The flavors were amazing!
Nathanael Donnelly
Apr 6, 2025This salad was a total hit at our Thanksgiving brunch! The balsamic-maple reduction is the star of the show.