ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMOND DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Almond     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2- to 2 1/4-lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup whole almonds with skins (3 1/2 oz), very coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb spinach, coarse stems discarded (10 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Toss squash with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a shallow baking pan and spread cubes in 1 layer. Season with salt and pepper and roast in middle of oven, stirring once halfway through roasting, until squash is just tender and pale golden, about 30 minutes total. Cool in pan on a rack until warm, about 15 minutes.
  • While squash is roasting, cook almonds in remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Pour almonds and oil into a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl and cool until warm, about 10 minutes.
  • When almonds and oil have cooled, whisk lemon juice into oil in bowl until combined well, then season with salt and pepper. Add squash, spinach, and half of almonds to dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Divide salad among 6 salad plates and sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Linda Adams
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Overall, this salad is a great choice for a healthy and delicious meal.


LOTEA GAMERS
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great source of fiber.


Wonder Bucket
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I'm always looking for new ways to eat spinach, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy and delicious.


Meddy Proug
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This salad is perfect for fall. The roasted butternut squash and toasted almonds give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Kevin Morales
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Babu Irfan
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing.


Rajib Sunar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lil Uzi
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This salad is so flavorful and healthy. I love that it's packed with roasted butternut squash and spinach.


christine mcgrath
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Lakshan Bandara
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of roasted butternut squash, spinach, and toasted almonds was delicious, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch.