Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with Candied Bacon
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Half Baked Harvest · by Tieghan Gerard★ 4.8 (36)

Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with Candied Bacon

NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK
CAL 31%·PRO 36%
CARBS 64G41% OF CAL
12G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC39G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 37G53% OF CAL
10G SAT27G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A hearty salad combining roasted butternut squash, bacon, kale, candied with maple and spices, tossed with orzo pasta, pumpkin seeds, and tangy goat cheese. It's warm, sweet, savory, and satisfying—perfect for fall entertaining.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6-8 slices bacon, chopped ((omit if vegetarian))
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or sage
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 box orzo pasta
  • 2 cups shredded or torn kale
  • 1/2 cup roasted pepitas
  • 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fig preserves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • salt and black pepper
  • chili flakes
PREP
25M
SODIUM
310MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.