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Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

A vibrant fall salad featuring roasted butternut squash glazed with a maple bourbon reduction, tossed with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and mixed greens, finished with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, and kale)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup and bourbon. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Remove squash from oven and drizzle with the maple bourbon glaze. Toss gently to coat. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized and tender.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  7. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted squash, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  8. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve immediately as a flavorful fall lunch salad pairing beautifully with bourbon.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 88%
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87%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Woodford Reserve Standard works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasted preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasted preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 86%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasted preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasted preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Four Roses Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasted profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 85%