Harvest Salad W/ Squash Croquettes And Maple Ranch Dressing #rsc

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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

Recipe

• 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!