Best 9 Butternut Squash Dressing Recipes

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Are you a fan of autumn flavors? Looking for a delicious and versatile dish to grace your holiday table? Look no further than butternut squash dressing! This savory side dish is packed with fall flavors and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a creamy, smooth dressing or a chunky, rustic one, we've got you covered. Our collection of butternut squash dressing recipes includes something for everyone, from classic to unique and innovative flavor combinations. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMOND DRESSING



Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad with Toasted Almond Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Almond     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2- to 2 1/4-lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup whole almonds with skins (3 1/2 oz), very coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb spinach, coarse stems discarded (10 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Toss squash with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a shallow baking pan and spread cubes in 1 layer. Season with salt and pepper and roast in middle of oven, stirring once halfway through roasting, until squash is just tender and pale golden, about 30 minutes total. Cool in pan on a rack until warm, about 15 minutes.
  • While squash is roasting, cook almonds in remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Pour almonds and oil into a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl and cool until warm, about 10 minutes.
  • When almonds and oil have cooled, whisk lemon juice into oil in bowl until combined well, then season with salt and pepper. Add squash, spinach, and half of almonds to dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Divide salad among 6 salad plates and sprinkle with remaining almonds.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COLESLAW WITH HONEY GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



Butternut Squash Coleslaw with Honey Goat Cheese Dressing image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium butternut squash
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Special equipment: mandoline

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir well with a whisk until fully combined and creamy.
  • Remove the top narrow portion of the butternut squash and peel. Discard or use the bulb portion for something else. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the peeled cylinder into fine long matchsticks (julienne). This should yield about 4 cups. Fold into the cheese dressing along with dried cranberries, walnuts and chopped fresh parsley.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH DRESSING



Butternut Squash Dressing image

I became a confirmed squash lover when I sampled this dish at a friend's house more than 20 years ago. The blend of creamy squash and crunchy stuffing makes it a favorite. -Kimberley Melander, Brush Prairie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup sour cream
1 package (6 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the squash, soup, water chestnuts and sour cream. Stir in 1-1/2 cups stuffing mix. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mix; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. This dressing is best served as a side dish, rather than stuffed into poultry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

RAW BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING



Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Cranberry Dressing image

People aren't accustomed to eating raw butternut squash, but when it's grated, it has a wonderful, crunchy quality, and it's also very pretty. Here, a jumble of grated squash is tossed with a dressing made out of fresh cranberries, honey, orange juice and fresh ginger. It's a lively, fresh twist on the traditional mashed and heavily-buttered treatment.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, picked over and rinsed
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt
Black pepper
1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and seeded

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, orange juice and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries have begun to break, 10 minutes or so. Remove from the heat and add the oil, honey and some salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Meanwhile, grate the butternut squash by hand or in a food processor. Transfer the squash to a large bowl, add the warm cranberry dressing, and toss to combine everything. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Or cover and refrigerate the salad for up to several hours; bring to room temperature before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 577 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



Butternut Squash Salad With Curry Dressing image

This recipe came from Weight Watchers. It is easy & yummy. We like it with more curry than shown here, adjust to taste

Provided by RivkaD

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lbs butternut squash
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook squash by your favorite method until just tender, not mushy.
  • How we cook the squash: Preheat oven to 400. Peel the squash, then cut in half to remove seeds. Cut in 1" slices. Spray baking pan with non-stick spray. Put slices on pan and spray them. Cover tightly. Bake 20 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Cool squash, and cut into chunks (about 1" cubes if you're trying to measure).
  • Combine remaining ingredients and toss with squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 105.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 2

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COLESLAW WITH HONEY GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



BUTTERNUT SQUASH COLESLAW WITH HONEY GOAT CHEESE DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Side     Picnic     Father's Day     Salad Dressing     Squash     Fall     Summer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium butternut squash
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Special equipment: mandoline

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir well with a whisk until fully combined and creamy. Remove the top narrow portion of the butternut squash and peel. Discard or use the bulb portion for something else. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the peeled cylinder into fine long matchsticks (julienne). This should yield about 4 cups. Fold into the cheese dressing along with dried cranberries, walnuts and chopped fresh parsley.

WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING



WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Squash     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For salad:
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoons ground allspice (I skip this)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 of a medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
For tahini dressing:
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced with a pinch of salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash, garlic, allspice, olive oil, and a few pinches of salt. Toss the squash pieces until evenly coated. Roast them on a baking sheet for 25 minutes, or until soft. Remove from the oven and cool. Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic and lemon juice. Add the tahini, and whisk to blend. Add the water and olive oil, whisk well, and taste for seasoning. The sauce should have plenty of nutty tahini flavor, but also a little kick of lemon. You will probably need to add more water to thin it out. To assemble the salad, combine the squash, chickpeas, onion, and cilantro or parsley in a mixing bowl. Either add the tahini dressing to taste, and toss carefully, or you could serve the salad with the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CURRY APPLE DRESSING



BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CURRY APPLE DRESSING image

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lbs butternut squash
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp apple juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp red onions, chopped
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 deg F. line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Cut squash in half crosswise where it starts to widen. Place both pieces of squash cut side down in prepared pan. Bake until bottom half os squash is just tender when pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes. remove from oven and cool. meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. peel and seed cooled squash, cut into 3/4 inch cubes. Place in a serving bowl and toss with dressing.

WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Warm Butternut Squash Salad with Pomegranate Dressing Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 18

Salad:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
1 fennel bulb, roughly chopped
1 lb butternut squash, cubed into 1/2" pieces and cooked until fork-tender
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 (5-oz) package baby arugula
1/2 pomegranate (seeds left whole)
1 (3-oz) bag pork cracklings, broken into small pieces
Dressing:
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 pomegranate (juice & seeds)

Steps:

  • Salad: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and the fennel and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked butternut squash, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, for another 6 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and place into a medium-size mixing bowl. Add 1/2 of the dressing, toss, and set aside. Dressing: Place all ingredients into a small blender or food processor and process until fully combined. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh colander. Store the dressing in the refrigerator until needed. To assemble the salad, place the arugula in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 of the dressing and toss. Add the warm vegetables and toss again. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and pork cracklings over the salad and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy dressing, blend the butternut squash until it reaches a velvety texture. This will help incorporate all the flavors and create a uniform consistency.
  • For a richer flavor, roast the butternut squash before blending. Roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in the squash, enhancing its sweetness and adding a nutty depth to the dressing.
  • Adjust the amount of maple syrup or honey to suit your preferred level of sweetness. Taste the dressing as you go and add more sweetener if desired.
  • Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create unique flavor variations. Some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sage.
  • For a tangy twist, add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to the dressing. This will help balance out the sweetness of the butternut squash and add a refreshing brightness.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a good shake before using, as the ingredients may separate during storage.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash dressing is a versatile and flavorful addition to any salad or roasted vegetable dish. With its creamy texture, subtly sweet flavor, and vibrant color, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a simple everyday dressing or a special occasion accompaniment, this butternut squash dressing is sure to deliver. Its natural sweetness and creamy texture make it an excellent choice for both savory and sweet dishes. Experiment with different flavor variations to create a dressing that perfectly complements your favorite salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins.

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