Best 6 Roasted Butternut Squash And Spinach Salad With Toasted Almond Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad with Toasted Almond Dressing. This delectable dish features tender roasted butternut squash, fresh baby spinach, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, all drizzled with a luscious toasted almond dressing. It's a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's not all - the article also offers three additional tempting salad recipes to satisfy your cravings. Discover the vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, bursting with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of the Classic Spinach Salad, featuring crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy dressing. And for a unique twist, try the refreshing and colorful Watermelon and Arugula Salad, a delightful combination of sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, and a tangy lime-mint dressing. Get ready to elevate your salad game and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH



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Sliced almonds add crunch to this warm and slightly spiced vegetable side dish.

Categories     vegetarian     spinach     roasted butternut squash     vegan     side dish     butternut squash recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium Butternut Squash
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. olive oil
kosher salt
Pepper
1/4 c. Sliced almonds
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 c. baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the butternut squash with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss the almonds with the remaining teaspoon oil, then the cinnamon and cayenne. Scatter the almonds over the squash and continue roasting until the almonds are golden brown and the squash is tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Scatter the spinach over the squash and almonds and let sit for 1 minute, then gently fold together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMOND DRESSING



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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.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the microwave. Then, trim an inch from the base of the squash, making it stand up straight and tall while you run the peeler from top to bottom. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce
5 cups fresh baby spinach
4 slices red onion
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the squash, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 2 teaspoons oil until tender, 11-13 minutes. Set aside; keep warm., In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 4-6 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in the wine, cranberry sauce, remaining oil and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute longer. , Place spinach on a serving platter; top with onion, cranberries and squash mixture. Drizzle with warm dressing. Sprinkle with almonds, goat cheese and, if desired, pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH ONIONS, SPINACH, AND CRAISINS®



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A delicious deviation from the typical squash preparation, this recipe has kind of a nutty flavor with or without the nuts. Good as-is, but of course each person can salt and pepper their own serving to taste. The leftovers are good served as a cold salad if you don't like the cooked spinach that results from re-heating. Almonds and walnuts can be used in addition to or instead of the pecans.

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash
1 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed and leaves torn in bite-size pieces
⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Slice butternut squash cross-wise into 1-inch slices; peel and clean each slice, removing and discarding seeds and stringy pulp from the center. Cut cleaned slices into 1-inch cubes.
  • Toss squash cubes, onion, and olive oil together in a bowl until coated; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and starting to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Toss squash mixture, spinach, dried cranberries, and pecans together in a serving bowl and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

ROASTED BUTTERNUT TOSSED SALAD



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This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries and squash. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons reduced-fat poppy seed salad dressing, divided
1/2 cup seasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss the squash and onion with honey, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once. Cool slightly., In another bowl, combine the spinach, iceberg lettuce, cheese and squash mixture. Just before serving, drizzle with 4 Tbsp. dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 8 plates; top with stuffing cubes, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and bacon. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Tips:

- Choose ripe, firm butternut squash for the best flavor and texture. - Use a sharp knife to peel and cube the butternut squash. - Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to help it caramelize. - Roast the butternut squash at a high temperature (425°F) for about 20 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned. - Use fresh spinach for the salad. Baby spinach is a good choice because it is tender and flavorful. - Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned. - Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. - Toss the roasted butternut squash, spinach, toasted almonds, and dressing together in a large bowl. - Serve the salad immediately while the butternut squash is still warm.

Conclusion:

This roasted butternut squash and spinach salad with toasted almond dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and caramelized, the spinach is fresh and tender, and the toasted almonds add a nutty flavor. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and it ties all of the ingredients together perfectly. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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