Harvest Steak Salad with California Grapes

Name: Harvest Steak Salad with California Grapes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted pecans; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup (substitute honey); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 small garlic clove (finely grated or chopped); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium acorn squash (seeded and sliced into 2-inch wedges); 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves; Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; 10- ounce beef grilling steak of choice (such as NY Strip, ribeye, tenderloin, or top sirloin); 2 teaspoons avocado oil; 5 ounces Arugula; 1 medium shallot (thinly sliced); 1 cup Red California Grapes (sliced in half); 3.5 ounces soft unripened goat cheese