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Butternut Squash and Mozzarella Salad
This roasted butternut squash and mozzarella salad is drizzled in a balsamic vinegar reduction for a sweet, delicious, gluten free and vegetarian salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 543 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese balls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Place the squash in the oven for 25-30 minutes, toss half way through cooking.
- While the squash is roasting prepare the balsamic reduction.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat then add 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to the skillet, followed by 2 crushed garlic cloves.
- Bring to a boil then lower the temperature and allow it to reduce by half.
- Toast the walnuts by placing them on a baking sheet and in to the oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Use tongs to move the squash on to a plate, then top the squash with 4-5 mozzarella balls, next sprinkle a few toasted walnuts on top, then drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2serving
Calories
543kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1243mg
(52%)
Potassium
806mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
18080mg
(362%)
Vitamin C
36.6mg
(41%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1243mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 18080mg | 362% |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.