Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Butternut Squash Feta Salad, where sweet roasted butternut squash meets tangy feta cheese atop a bed of fresh greens. This visually stunning dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for roasting)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25–30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss gently to coat.
- Add the roasted butternut squash to the greens, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and toss carefully before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile or add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. For added sweetness, consider tossing in dried cranberries.