Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Pomegranate & Goat Cheese

This vibrant and flavorful salad is a delightful medley of sweet and savory, making it the perfect addition to any meal or a satisfying standalone dish. With tender butternut squash, creamy goat cheese, juicy pomegranate arils, and a tantalizing blend of spiced nuts, every bite is a burst of deliciousness.

Pairing Options for Butternut Squash Salad

While this salad shines brilliantly as a standalone dish, it also makes an excellent companion to a variety of meats and fish. For a hearty and satisfying meal, consider serving it alongside:

grilled chicken breasts
steak, seared to perfection
grilled salmon
pan-seared halibut or haddock

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Goat Cheese

Savour the warming flavours of Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, creamy goat cheese, juicy pomegranate, and spiced walnuts. Dressed in a zesty balsamic lime vinaigrette and topped with fresh mint, this dish offers a perfect harmony of rich taste and delightful texture.

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Course Salad

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes large
olive oil for squash
salt and ground black pepper
1 pomegranate, arils removed
113 grams soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Spiced Nuts

3/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup pepitas
2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch of sea salt

Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
juice of 1 lime
sea salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F
Place the butternut squash on a parchment lined baking tray and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden

Prepare the Spiced Nuts

Heat the walnuts, pumpkin seeds, honey, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. The honey should be hot and bubbling. Stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and spread them onto a parchment-lined tray to harden and cool.

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, and sea salt.
Adjust the seasoning, sweetness or acidity as needed.

Prepare the Salad

Place the roasted pumpkin on a serving platter. Layer with crumbled goat's cheese, pomegranate, spiced walnuts & pepitas. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and finish with fresh mint leaves.

Keyword salad, squash