Butternut Squash Salad Recipe
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Ditch the boring butternut squash! This vibrant salad features caramelized hasselback slices, juicy pomegranate, and creamy feta cheese.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds medium butternut squash
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cups greens use your favorite
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ½ cup feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Halve the butternut squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and remove the skin with a peeler.
- Place the squash on a cutting board and put two wooden spoons or chopsticks on each side to stop the knife. This will help you slice it without cutting it all the way through. Cut slices, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place butternut squash in the baking dish, brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until soft. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the green of choice to a salad plate. Lay hasselback butternut squash on top. Add pomegranate, walnuts, and feta cheese all around. Drizzle honey mustard dressing and serve.
Notes
- If you need help slicing the thick squash in half, microwave it for 2 minutes. That softens it enough to make it easier to cut.
- I like to use a Y-peeler for squash. It is much easier to use on thick skin than a standard vegetable peeler.
- When making those hasselback cuts, a sharp knife is critical. A dull blade can slip and make it harder to get even slices.
- I like to use a mix of baby spinach and arugula for this salad but use your favorite greens. Kale or mixed spring greens also work well.
- You can make this a vegan dish by leaving the feta cheese off.
- While this salad is delicious at room temperature, it's even better when the squash is still slightly warm from the oven. If you're serving it for a holiday dinner, try to time it so that the squash comes out of the oven 10-15 minutes before serving.
- If you need help slicing the thick squash in half, microwave it for 2 minutes. That softens it enough to make it easier to cut.
- I like to use a Y-peeler for squash. It is much easier to use on thick skin than a standard vegetable peeler.
- When making those hasselback cuts, a sharp knife is critical. A dull blade can slip and make it harder to get even slices.
- I like to use a mix of baby spinach and arugula for this salad but use your favorite greens. Kale or mixed spring greens also work well.
- You can make this a vegan dish by leaving the feta cheese off.
- While this salad is delicious at room temperature, it's even better when the squash is still slightly warm from the oven. If you're serving it for a holiday dinner, try to time it so that the squash comes out of the oven 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
855mg
(36%)
Potassium
776mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
18622IU
(372%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 18622IU | 372% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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