Harvest Salad W/ Squash Croquettes and Maple Ranch Dressing #RSC |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry This salad contains complex textures and flavors. Both my husband and daughter advised me, don't change a thing, it's really good. Ingredients:
3/4 cup parmesan cheese |
3/4 cup breadcrumbs |
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs |
1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley original ranch dips mix |
2 eggs, slightly beaten |
1/2 cup hidden valley® original ranch® dressing |
3 cups butternut squash, chopped into 3/4-inch chunks |
4 cups bibb lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces |
4 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed |
1 fuji apple, diced into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 bosc pear, diced into 1/2-inch pieces |
6 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled |
1 cup gorgonzola, crumbled |
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley® original ranch® dressing and seasoning mix |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/2 cup pure maple syrup |
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325°F In a medium sized bowl, mix together parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs and packet of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dips. In another medium sized bowl mix beaten eggs and Hidden Valley ® Original Ranch® dressing. In batches, place squash chunks first into the egg-dressing liquid then press into bread crumb mixture; turning as needed to thoroughly coat each piece. Place bread crumb coated squash onto a sided cookie sheet that has been generously sprayed with butter flavored cooking spray. Chill cookie sheet filled with squash croquettes in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
2. Bake in 325°F oven for 10 minutes then turn, spraying pan as turning to prevent sticking; continue baking for 5-10 additional minutes or until croquettes are crispy on outside and cooked throughout.
3. While squash croquettes cook, assemble lettuce and spinach topped with apples, pears, bacon, and gorgonzola on a large platter.
4. Prepare the dressing in a medium sauce pan, by whisking together the balsamic vinegar with the packet Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Salad Dressing Mix. While continually whisking, slowly add olive oil and maple syrup. Finally, add yogurt and slowly heat dressing over a medium-low heat.
5. Place the Squash croquettes over the assembled salad and drizzle with the warm Maple Ranch Dressing. Serves 4. Enjoy!
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