I first tasted this amazing dish at a great restaurant in DC*: Nando’s Peri-Peri (www.nandosperiperi.com). Nando’s started in South Africa in 1987, and has locations all over the world; sadly, none in New England (they’re only in the DC/Maryland/Virginia areas for now). Their restaurants are all really funky and eclectic, which adds to the eating experience. My friend and I were visiting a grad school classmate in DC, and she and her boyfriend raved about this place. Nando’s is known for its Portuguese-style chicken and Peri-Peri hot sauce, and while we indulged in the specialty, this salad was my hands-down favorite dish at Nando’s. I loved it so much, I went online to find the recipe to re-create it! <br /> <br />This is what I ended up with, and it may even be better than the original, in my opinion. I think the dressing is what truly makes this dish, and if you let the dish sit overnight (making it perfect for lunch the next day!), the flavors intensify and make it out-of-this-world good. <br /> <br />This recipe is also a perfect fall dish, bringing together great tastes of the season—butternut squash, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander. <br /> <br />Bom Proveito! (Enjoy your meal!) <br /> <br />*It was my first time visiting DC, and I loved it! I even got to see Julia Child’s kitchen, at the Museum of American History!

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