Butternut Squash Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Roasted Butternut Squash
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Butternut Squash
- 1
Peel and Cut the Squash
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the butternut squash. Cut off the ends and slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon and then cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Roast the Squash
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes (halved), and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
- 4
Add Roasted Butternut Squash
Once the butternut squash is roasted and slightly cooled, add it to the salad base. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Divide the salad among plates or serve in a large bowl. Enjoy your Butternut Squash Salad fresh!