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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

This Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is a deliciously hearty dish that combines roasted squash with fresh greens and a tangy vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mason jar

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Delicata Squash

  • 1 each delicata squash 1 to 1.25 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon fine ground sea salt

For the Salad

  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • 4 to 5 cups baby arugula and baby spinach about 4 to 5 ounces
  • cup craisins
  • cup crumbled feta cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup

Instructions
 

Roast the Delicata Squash

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Slice the ends off the squash and discard. Slice it in half, lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Place the halves skin-side up on the cutting board and slice crosswise into ½- to ¾-inch thick slices.
  • Place the sliced squash on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle it with the olive oil and maple syrup and season with the sea salt. Use your hands or a spatula to mix until well coated.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove from the oven and allow the roasted squash to cool while you continue with the rest of the recipe.

Toast the Walnuts

  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the walnuts on a small baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Set aside.

Make the Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup to a mason jar or other airtight container. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, or until thickened. Set aside.

Assemble the Salad

  • Cover the bottom of a wide shallow bowl or platter with the arugula and baby spinach. Top with roasted squash, dried cranberries, walnuts and feta. Drizzle with dressing and finish with a little freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

You can roast the squash a day in advance. Just allow it to cool and then store it covered, in the refrigerator, until you are ready to assemble the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1386IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fall recipes, Healthy, Roasted Delicata Squash, salad, side dish, Vegetarian
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