Description
Delicata squash is a versatile and delicious winter vegetable that often gets overshadowed by its more popular cousins like butternut and acorn squash. This savory delicata squash salad recipe will make you fall in love with its creamy texture and subtly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium delicata squash
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the delicata squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Toss the squash halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, slice the roasted squash into half-moons.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and add the roasted squash slices on top.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad and drizzle with your choice of dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg