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