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Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

A vibrant fall salad featuring roasted butternut squash and apple slices tossed in a warm bourbon maple vinaigrette, topped with toasted pecans and arugula for a perfect seasonal lunch pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 crisp apples, thinly sliced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, arugula, sliced apples, and toasted pecans.
  4. Drizzle the bourbon maple vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Serve immediately as a hearty, flavorful fall lunch.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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 Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Bourbon Maple Vinaigrette

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

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