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Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

A vibrant fall salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips glazed with a maple bourbon dressing and topped with crunchy toasted pecans for perfect seasonal flavor.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 2 cups baby arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning halfway through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  5. Once vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the maple bourbon dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  6. Arrange baby arugula on serving plates and top with the warm roasted vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the top and serve immediately.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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

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

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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

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

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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

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

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Pecans

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

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