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Receta A Very Blueberry Thanksgiving: Blueberry butternut squash salad
Ingredientes
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup plus 1 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 large butternut squash
- 1 large red onion
- 1 large head green leaf lettuce, washed, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- freshly ground pepper to taste
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