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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

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๐Ÿ‚ Warm, caramelized squash meets crisp greens in this satisfying winter salad that makes healthy eating feel like a cozy comfort meal.
๐Ÿฅ— A quick honey mustard dressing ties everything together, offering a perfect balance of tangy and sweet for any weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Butternut squash (about 2 pounds, peeled and cubed)

Greens of your choice (spinach, arugula, mixed greens, or massaged kale)

Red onion, thinly sliced

Crumbled feta cheese

Pecans (toasted for extra flavor)

Dried cranberries

Dijon mustard

Honey

Olive oil

Fresh thyme (dried works too)

Salt and pepper

A splash of water to thin it out

Instructions

1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2-Prepare squash: Peel, seed, and cube butternut squash into 1/2-inch pieces.

3-Season squash: Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread in a single layer on the sheet.

4-Roast squash: Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fork-tender.

5-Start dressing: Whisk together Dijon mustard and honey (start with equal parts), add a pinch of salt and pepper.

6-Finish dressing: Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified, stir in fresh thyme, add a splash of water if too thick, and adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.

7-Build greens base: Create a bed of greens on a large platter or bowl.

8-Add warm squash: Layer the warm roasted squash over the greens.

9-Add toppings: Scatter thinly sliced red onion, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta on top.

10-Dress and serve: Drizzle with dressing right before serving; store dressing separately to keep leftovers crisp.

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Notes

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Store the dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to a week if you plan to enjoy leftovers without soggy greens.
๐ŸŒฑ Massage sturdy kale with a bit of olive oil beforehand to soften the leaves and improve the texture for meal prepping.
๐Ÿฅ˜ Add grilled chicken, roasted chickpeas, or cooked quinoa to easily transform this side dish into a substantial main course.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 380
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 15