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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

This beautiful Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is perfect for fall, featuring maple roasted squash, greens, cranberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • sharp knife
  • spatula
  • small bowl or jar

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 medium delicata squash washed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher to taste salt
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 6 cups salad greens
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup candied pecans roughly chopped
  • cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • Kosher to taste salt
  • freshly ground to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into ¼-inch thick slices.
  • Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss with your hands until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove the pan from the oven. With a spatula, flip the squash over. Drizzle the squash evenly with the maple syrup. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl or on a large platter, combine the salad greens, avocado slices, candied pecans, dried cranberries, red onion, and cheese. Top with room temperature delicata squash. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

You can make the salad dressing and candied pecans in advance. See post for other variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 787mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2603IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
Keyword delicata squash, fall salad, feta cheese, maple syrup, salad greens, Thanksgiving
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