Best 7 Roasted Butternut Tossed Salad Recipes

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Butternut squash, also known as butternut pumpkin, is a versatile winter squash with a sweet and nutty flavor. It can be roasted, baked, steamed, or mashed, and used in a variety of dishes from soups and stews to salads and desserts. Butternut squash is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and fiber. In this article, we will explore the world of butternut squash and provide you with a delicious roasted butternut tossed salad recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT TOSSED SALAD



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This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries and squash. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons reduced-fat poppy seed salad dressing, divided
1/2 cup seasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss the squash and onion with honey, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once. Cool slightly., In another bowl, combine the spinach, iceberg lettuce, cheese and squash mixture. Just before serving, drizzle with 4 Tbsp. dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 8 plates; top with stuffing cubes, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and bacon. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 medium butternut squash
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more if needed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 cups mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Put the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat and slowly toast them, stirring, until they're golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside off heat.
  • To prepare the butternut squash, cut off the top and bottom, then use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to remove the hard skin. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Slice the squash into sticks and then slice the sticks into cubes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat. Skim off as much of the foam as you can. Put the squash in a bowl and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Spread the squash out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, shaking the baking sheet once or twice during roasting, 25 to 30 minutes. Crank up the heat to 400 degrees F and roast until the squash is sizzling and golden brown around the edges, another 15 minutes or so. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then add the Parmesan and toss together. Toss in the pine nuts.
  • Mix the olive oil with the balsamic in a bowl and sprinkle in a little salt and pepper. Put the salad greens in a serving bowl and toss with half the dressing. Add the squash mixture and lightly toss it in. Serve the extra dressing on the side. Top with additional Parmesan if desired.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH BACON AND ONIONS



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Roasted Butternut squash is sauteed with onions, then tossed with crumbled bacon, toasted pecans, raisins, and chopped romaine lettuce and drizzled with maple syrup "dressing" to make a tasty, warm salad.

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
aluminum foil
6 slices bacon
1 cup sliced onion
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
⅓ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
⅓ cup raisins
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Brush cut sides of butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Roast squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove foil and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices. Remove skin from each slice and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Add onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, and squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Crumble bacon on top and add pecans and raisins. Add butternut squash-onion mixture; toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BREAD SALAD



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This sheet-pan recipe is an easy way to get a hearty vegetarian meal on the table in under an hour. Inspired by panzanella, which traditionally provides new life for stale bread by tossing it with juicy tomatoes, this bread salad instead gets its moisture from an earthy tahini dressing. The creamy tahini is lightly sweetened with honey, which plays well with the buttery squash, while a flourish of fresh herbs adds a light, springy finish. This makes for a nice supper on its own, but it would also work well as a side to roasted chicken or fish.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch wedges
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
3 (1-inch thick) slices country bread or round peasant loaf, torn into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, parsley or dill, or a combination of all three (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season well with salt, black pepper and red-pepper flakes (if using) and toss again. Spread the squash in an even layer on the sheet pan and roast until it begins to brown in spots, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the squash roasts, in the same bowl (no need to wipe it out), toss the bread with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. After the squash has roasted for 10 to 15 minutes, remove from the oven and turn the squash pieces over. Add the bread to the sheet pan. Roast 10 to 15 minutes more, turning the bread halfway through, until the croutons are golden and crisp and the squash is tender.
  • While the squash and croutons roast, whisk together the tahini, lime juice, honey and 2 tablespoons water. Season to taste with salt.
  • Arrange the squash and croutons on a platter or in a bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Scatter with the herbs, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES



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Make this your go-to recipe any time roasted vegetables are on the menu. The technique will work for any high-moisture vegetable, and the process of cutting your selected vegetables into 1-inch pieces allows them all to cook at the same rate. The optional garlicky yogurt sauce turns a pan of roasted veggies into a light meal, especially when paired with some crusty bread or a bowl of rice or other grains, or you can serve these as a colorful side dish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups vegetables (any combination of broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, brussels sprouts, mushrooms), cut into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the vegetables: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Add the vegetables to a rimmed sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil, the salt, pepper and thyme (if using), and gently toss vegetables to coat. Use your hands to spread the vegetables out into one layer, spacing them evenly all over the pan.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast until they are tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring at least once during roasting for even cooking.
  • While vegetables roast, you can make yogurt sauce if you like: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Serve roasted vegetables with a dollop of garlic yogurt, if desired, and a drizzle of oil on top.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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We had left over roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese. My family loved it! Since then we added caramelized pumpkin seeds (my brother's idea) and a homemade dressing. -Nicole Sadowsky, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
PUMPKIN SEEDS:
1/3 cup fresh pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine spinach and cheese; set aside., In a large dry skillet, heat pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or just until seeds are golden brown, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add oil to seeds; toss to coat. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until brown sugar is melted and seeds are coated. Cool on waxed paper., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with squash; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is small to medium in size, with a deep orange color and a firm, heavy feel. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roast the butternut squash properly: To get the best flavor and texture, roast the butternut squash at a high temperature (400°F or higher) until it is tender and slightly caramelized. You can also add some olive oil, salt, and pepper to the squash before roasting to enhance the flavor.
  • Use a variety of greens: This salad is a great way to use up any leftover greens you have in your fridge. Some good choices include kale, spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce. You can also add some herbs, such as basil or cilantro, for extra flavor.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings this salad together. Be sure to use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also add some honey, mustard, or garlic to the dressing for extra flavor.
  • Toss the salad gently: Once you have added the dressing to the salad, toss it gently to combine. Over-mixing will bruise the greens and make the salad soggy.

Conclusion:

This roasted butternut tossed salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the fall harvest. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and it is also a good source of fiber. The roasted butternut squash adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the salad, and the balsamic vinegar dressing is the perfect finishing touch. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

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