Feast your eyes on a medley of roasted butternut squash, crisp bacon, caramelized onions, and tangy dressing, all harmoniously arranged on a bed of baby spinach. This roasted butternut squash salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful interplay of sweet and savory notes with every bite. The bacon adds a smoky richness, while the caramelized onions provide a hint of sweetness, perfectly complementing the earthy flavor of the roasted butternut squash. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this salad is a symphony of delightful flavors that will leave you craving for more.
The article includes three variations of this enticing salad:
1. **Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Bacon and Onions**: The classic combination of roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a tangy dressing, served on a bed of baby spinach.
2. **Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries**: A delightful twist on the classic, featuring creamy goat cheese and tart dried cranberries, adding a touch of tanginess and texture to the mix.
3. **Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese and Pecans**: A flavorful combination of roasted butternut squash, crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy pecans, tossed in a tangy dressing, creating a harmonious blend of salty, sweet, and nutty flavors.
Whether you prefer the classic combination or are looking for a unique twist, these roasted butternut squash salad recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BREAD SALAD
This sheet-pan recipe is an easy way to get a hearty vegetarian meal on the table in under an hour. Inspired by panzanella, which traditionally provides new life for stale bread by tossing it with juicy tomatoes, this bread salad instead gets its moisture from an earthy tahini dressing. The creamy tahini is lightly sweetened with honey, which plays well with the buttery squash, while a flourish of fresh herbs adds a light, springy finish. This makes for a nice supper on its own, but it would also work well as a side to roasted chicken or fish.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season well with salt, black pepper and red-pepper flakes (if using) and toss again. Spread the squash in an even layer on the sheet pan and roast until it begins to brown in spots, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the squash roasts, in the same bowl (no need to wipe it out), toss the bread with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. After the squash has roasted for 10 to 15 minutes, remove from the oven and turn the squash pieces over. Add the bread to the sheet pan. Roast 10 to 15 minutes more, turning the bread halfway through, until the croutons are golden and crisp and the squash is tender.
- While the squash and croutons roast, whisk together the tahini, lime juice, honey and 2 tablespoons water. Season to taste with salt.
- Arrange the squash and croutons on a platter or in a bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Scatter with the herbs, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RED ONIONS
Here is an easy, healthy addition to a Thanksgiving feast or weekday dinner from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, which was included in a Julia Moskin video feature in 2013. Chop up a few red onions and a butternut squash, roast them in high heat, and drizzle them with tahini sauce, herbs and pistachios. That's it. (Keep an eye on the onions, though. They may cook faster than the squash.)
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475 degrees. Lightly coat two large baking sheets with olive oil.
- Peel onions, leaving root ends intact. Cut each onion in half from stem to root. Cut each half into 4 wedges, leaving the root intact so that each wedge holds together. Spread on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.
- Put the squash in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and about 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet, peel side down (if intact).
- Place both pans in oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until the vegetables have taken on some color and are cooked through. Keep an eye on the onions, as they may cook faster than the squash and need to be removed earlier.
- If using nuts, pour 1 tablespoon oil into a small frying pan and place over medium-low heat. Add nuts and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the nuts are golden brown and smell toasty. Immediately remove from the heat and dump onto a cutting board to stop the cooking. If using pistachios, chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
- To make tahini sauce, place tahini in a bowl. Add lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk until sauce is the consistency of honey, adding more water or a tablespoon of olive oil if necessary.
- When the vegetables are cooked, set aside until ready to serve. (The vegetables should be served the same day they are made. They can be served at warm room temperature, or reheated just before serving.)
- To serve, combine vegetables on a large serving platter. If using tahini sauce, drizzle on top. Sprinkle herbs and, if using, nuts on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 508 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH ONIONS, SPINACH, AND CRAISINS®
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
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
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that has soft spots or blemishes, as these could indicate spoilage.
- Roast the squash thoroughly: Roasting the squash until it is tender and slightly caramelized brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Make sure to pierce the squash with a fork or knife before roasting to allow steam to escape and prevent the squash from bursting.
- Use high-quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon with good marbling will add the best flavor to the salad. Look for bacon that is smoked with hardwoods, as this will give it a more complex flavor.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: Crispy bacon adds a delicious textural contrast to the soft squash and creamy dressing. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance, which will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad. Simply whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad gently: To prevent the squash from breaking up, toss the salad gently with the dressing. Use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together until they are evenly coated.
Conclusion:
This roasted butternut squash salad with bacon and onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The roasted squash is tender and slightly caramelized, the bacon is crispy and flavorful, and the creamy dressing ties all of the ingredients together perfectly. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
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