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

A vibrant fall salad featuring roasted butternut squash glazed with a maple bourbon reduction, tossed with peppery arugula and crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for a seasonal lunch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

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

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
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash for about 25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized, turning once halfway through.
  4. While the squash roasts, combine maple syrup and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently until reduced by half and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Transfer the roasted squash to a large bowl. Drizzle with the maple bourbon glaze and toss to coat.
  6. Add arugula, toasted pecans, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl. Toss gently to combine, coating arugula lightly.
  7. Optionally sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top before serving.
  8. Serve immediately or at room temperature as a seasonal fall lunch salad.

Top Matches

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

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 Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

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

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

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

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 88%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
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83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

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

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 83%
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83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

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

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Toasted Pecans and Arugula

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 83%