Indulge your taste buds in a culinary escapade with our tantalizing Roasted Butternut Tossed Salad. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender roasted butternut squash, a medley of crisp greens, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy citrus vinaigrette. The delightful combination of roasted butternut squash and zesty vinaigrette creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory, while the addition of cranberries and walnuts adds a delightful burst of tartness and a satisfying crunch. This salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a powerhouse of nutrition, providing an abundance of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you're seeking a refreshing lunch option, a wholesome side dish, or a vibrant addition to your next potluck, this Roasted Butternut Tossed Salad is sure to impress and nourish.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a collection of enticing variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs. For a vegan twist, try our Roasted Butternut Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing, a delightful combination of roasted butternut squash, mixed greens, dried cranberries, and a creamy maple tahini dressing. If you're craving a heartier option, the Roasted Butternut Salad with Quinoa and Black Beans is a satisfying blend of roasted butternut squash, quinoa, black beans, mixed greens, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. For a delightful fusion of flavors, the Roasted Butternut Salad with Asian Dressing combines roasted butternut squash, mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, and a tantalizing Asian-inspired dressing.
No matter your culinary preferences, our Roasted Butternut Tossed Salad and its variations are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and invigorated.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat and slowly toast them, stirring, until they're golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside off heat.
- To prepare the butternut squash, cut off the top and bottom, then use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to remove the hard skin. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Slice the squash into sticks and then slice the sticks into cubes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat. Skim off as much of the foam as you can. Put the squash in a bowl and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Spread the squash out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, shaking the baking sheet once or twice during roasting, 25 to 30 minutes. Crank up the heat to 400 degrees F and roast until the squash is sizzling and golden brown around the edges, another 15 minutes or so. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then add the Parmesan and toss together. Toss in the pine nuts.
- Mix the olive oil with the balsamic in a bowl and sprinkle in a little salt and pepper. Put the salad greens in a serving bowl and toss with half the dressing. Add the squash mixture and lightly toss it in. Serve the extra dressing on the side. Top with additional Parmesan if desired.
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 SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PUMPKIN SEEDS
We had left over roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese. My family loved it! Since then we added caramelized pumpkin seeds (my brother's idea) and a homemade dressing. -Nicole Sadowsky, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine spinach and cheese; set aside., In a large dry skillet, heat pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or just until seeds are golden brown, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add oil to seeds; toss to coat. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until brown sugar is melted and seeds are coated. Cool on waxed paper., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with squash; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE
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.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH BACON AND ONIONS
Roasted Butternut squash is sauteed with onions, then tossed with crumbled bacon, toasted pecans, raisins, and chopped romaine lettuce and drizzled with maple syrup "dressing" to make a tasty, warm salad.
Provided by Marcia
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Brush cut sides of butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
- Roast squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove foil and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices. Remove skin from each slice and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Add onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, and squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Crumble bacon on top and add pecans and raisins. Add butternut squash-onion mixture; toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 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 butternut squash: Look for a medium-sized squash that is firm and has a deep orange color.
- Roast the butternut squash properly: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the squash for 30-40 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Use a variety of greens: Arugula, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce are all great choices for this salad.
- Add some crunch: Roasted chickpeas, walnuts, or sunflower seeds are all great ways to add some crunch to your salad.
- Make a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard is a great option.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. You don't want to weigh down the salad or make it soggy.
Conclusion
Butternut squash roasted tossed salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and has a great balance of flavors. The roasted butternut squash adds a sweet and nutty flavor, while the greens and dressing add a refreshing and tangy contrast. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this roasted butternut squash tossed salad a try.
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