Roasted Butternut Squash, Romain and Goat Cheese Salad
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Romain and Goat Cheese Salad
Description
First, the butternut squash is peeled, seeded, and diced into 1-inch pieces, then tossed with avocado oil, salt, and pepper before roasting at 425°F for 30 minutes, turning halfway to promote even caramelization and tender texture. After cooling, it is combined with chopped romaine lettuce, goat cheese chunks, walnuts, and onion sprouts on serving plates.
The salad is dressed with champagne vinaigrette, which adds a fruity acidity that cuts through the richness of the goat cheese and balances the sweet roasted squash. The mixture of soft squash, crisp lettuce, creamy cheese, and crunchy walnuts provides a pleasing contrast in textures.
Adding diced avocado is an optional enhancement when available, offering additional creaminess and subtle flavor.
Ingredients
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
- 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 romaine lettuce large head
- 1 cup sprouts (I used onion sprouts)
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1/3 cup walnut halves
Dressing
- champagne vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the ends off the butternut squash. Use a vegetable peeler to completely peel the butternut squash. With a flat surface on the bulb end, stand it up on end and carefully slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membrane. Dice the butternut squash into 1-inch sized pieces.
- Transfer the butternut squash to a baking tray, drizzle with avocado oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and use your hands to mix it up and make sure all the pieces are coated.
- Roast the butternut squash for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Roughly chop the romaine lettuce and add to serving plates. Top with the cooled butternut squash, chunks of goat cheese, a sprinkle of walnuts and a small handful of sprouts. Drizzle with the champagne vinaigrette.
Notes
- Avocado can be added when in season and affordable to provide extra creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1058mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 30980IU | 620% |
| Vitamin C | 60.5mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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