Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chile Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chile Vinaigrette

Recipe by Chef Guadalupe García de León

This colorful salad is the perfect kick start to a fall celebration. Canola oil’s neutral flavor lets all of the ingredients blend together.

Servings

8

servings
Calories

200

kcal

Ingredients

  • Roasted Butternut Squash
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed

  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • 1 tsp marjoram

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 Tbsp canola oil

  • Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup canola oil

  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

  • 1 chipotle chile, seeded and chopped

  • Salad
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

  • 1/3 cup sliced red onion

  • 4 cups mixed greens

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In bowl, combine butternut squash with seasonings and canola oil. Stir to combine. Spread evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Remove from oven and cool.
  • To prepare vinaigrette: In bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
  • To serve: In large bowl, combine vinaigrette with roasted squash, pumpkin seeds, onion and mixed greens. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe

Serving Size1 cup


  • Amount Per ServingCalories200
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 14g 18%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 890mg 39%
  • Total Carbohydrate 17g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
    • Total Sugars 5g
  • Protein 3g 6%

  • Potassium 416mg 9%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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