Description
Tasty Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is a vibrant autumn dish that beautifully combines sweet, caramelized butternut squash with fresh greens and a touch of maple syrup. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for fall gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its delightful mix of textures, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the squash roasts, wash the mixed greens and place them in a large serving bowl.
- Once the squash is done roasting and slightly cooled, add it to the greens along with feta cheese and nuts.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired, toss gently to combine, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg