Butternut Squash Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    636 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Butternut Squash Salad

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Ingredients

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for the butternut squash:

  • 1 lb butternut squash which is 4 cups raw butternut squash cubes, peeled and deseeded
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

cinnamon honey candied walnuts:

  • 1/2 cup walnuts 50g
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt

dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

for the salad:

  • 2 arugula handfuls
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Bake butternut squash:
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Peel butternut squash, remove the seeds and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add maple syrup, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Bake for about 17-20 minutes or until fork-tender. If the spices have not burned at the baking sheet, toss the baked butternut squash with the remaining sauce/spices on the parchment paper.
  5. Make candied walnuts: Melt butter in a medium pot. When it's bubbling add honey, cinnamon and a pinch of salt, stir to combine. Add walnuts, stir to coat, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and coats the walnuts. Transfer walnuts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, make sure all the walnuts are laying apart (or they will stick to each other). Leave to dry.
  6. Make the dressing: add all the ingredients for the dressing into a medium jar. Close the lid and shake intensely until all the ingredients are well-combined.
  7. Assemble the salad: wash and spin dry arugula (preferably in a salad spinner), arrange on two plates. Place roasted butternut squash and candied walnuts on top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta. Pour over the dressing.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • TIP: I have a separate post with a video showing the best way to open and deseed a pomegranate.
  • Calories = 1 serving (1/2 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 636kcal (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 636 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 636kcal 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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