Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Butternut Squash Feta Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory ingredients. This vibrant dish features roasted butternut squash, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty maple date vinaigrette that elevates its taste profile. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this salad is suitable for any occasion, whether as a light main course or a side dish. Quick to prepare and packed with vitamins, it’s an easy yet impressive meal that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small butternut squash
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 7 cups arugula
- â…“ cup feta, crumbled
- 3 dates, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tsp water (to thin the dressing)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 soaked date, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the butternut squash using a vegetable peeler and cut it into small 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Place the cubes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss to coat evenly and spread them out on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until tender and browned around the edges.
- While the squash roasts, combine lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, soaked dates, water, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small blender. Blend until smooth.
- Once the squash has cooled slightly, layer arugula at the bottom of your serving dish, add roasted butternut squash on top followed by walnuts, dried cranberries, chopped dates, and drizzle with dressing. Finish with crumbled feta. Serve immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg