Description
Elevate your salad experience with the Tasty Delicata Squash Salad, a vibrant dish that combines roasted delicata squash with fresh greens and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its nutritional benefits and versatility, this recipe deserves a place in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium delicata squash (about 1 lb), halved and seeds removed
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the delicata squash into half-moon shapes about 1/2 inch thick. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the squash on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- While the squash roasts, rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Let the roasted squash cool slightly, then combine it with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, nuts, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg