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    Home » Vegetarian Salads

    Published: Aug, 2019. Updated: Nov, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Arugula And Feta

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    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula and Feta cheese is flavorful, easy to make and so delicious. Tossed in a simple Maple Balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled Feta cheese, you'll love every bite of it! Can be served as entree for 2 or side dish for 4 people.
    If you love Butternut Squash, try this easy Butternut Squash Soup With Roasted Garlic and  Penne Pasta With Butternut Squash And Shiitake Mushrooms. 

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with arugula, mushrooms, pecans and Feta cheese

    Butternut Squash And Arugula Salad

    Nothing special, you may think. Just a warm butternut squash salad with some mushrooms and pecans.

    While it may look and sound simple, there's nothing ordinary about this delicious autumn salad. In fact, it has all the characteristics to become your favorite Butternut Squash recipe:

    • it's served warm (however, it tastes totally amazing when served cold)
    • it's cozy
    • it's tossed in a yummy Maple-Balsamic vinaigrette
    • it's crunchy
    • really satisfying

    Moreover, all these ingredients are carefully selected to achieve a delicious balance for our taste buds. 

    This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad makes a healthy and satisfying dinner recipe or a side dish. Think Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with arugula, mushrooms, pecans, Feta and Balsamic vinaigrette

    How to roast Butternut Squash in the oven?

    1. Chop: Peel Butternut Squash, slice it in half and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into ½ inch thick slices and then chop into bite-size cubes.
    2. Whisk: In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar. 
    3. Roast: Transfer Butternut Squash cubes on a baking dish, toss with a vinaigrette and roast for 25 minutes. 

    I also added mushrooms to this recipe. They provide additional flavor and texture along with some plant-based protein. You can use Portobello or White mushrooms.

    And of course, a sprinkling of crumbled cheese is always a great idea. Here I used Feta, however Goat cheese, Gruyere or Fontina are all good options as well.

    What else pairs with Butternut Squash?

    This salad is very versatile and you can add or replace certain ingredients. Here's what pairs great with roasted Butternut Squash:

    • crispy bacon
    • anchovies
    • shrimp
    • marinated artichokes
    • diced celery
    • wedges of fresh pear
    • potatoes
    • spinach
    Warm Butternut Squash Salad with mushrooms, pecans and arugula on a plate

    Can you replace Butternut Squash with Pumpkin?

    Absolutely. Despite that Pumpkin is considered a fruit and Butternut Squash - a vegetable, you can totally use one in place of another.  They have the same texture, color and sweet nutty taste. 

    Moreover, you can even substitute Sweet Potato for Butternut Squash. No one will even notice a difference.

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    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with arugula, mushrooms, pecans and Feta cheese

    Butternut Squash Arugula Salad

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula and Feta cheese is flavorful, easy to make and so delicious. Tossed in a simple Maple Balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled Feta cheese, you'll love every bite of it! Can be served as entree for 2 or side dish for 4 people.
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 397kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lb Butternut Squash peeled, sliced and cut into bite size pieces
    • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
    • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ c olive oil
    • 2 c arugula (rocket)
    • ½ c pecans
    • 4 oz Feta cheese crumbled
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
    • In a small whisk together Maple syrup, Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • In a medium bowl toss together cubed Butternut Squash, mushrooms and 2-3 tablespoon of vinaigrette. Transfer the veggies on a parchment lined baking dish and roast for 25 minutes.
    • Remove the mushrooms, flip Butternut Squash and roast for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
    • At the same time, add Pecans to a small skillet. Toast over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until they are toasty-brown on the outside.
    • In a large bowl combine roasted Butternut Squash, mushrooms, Arugula and Pecans. Drizzle with the remaining Maple-Balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
    • Divide the salad among serving plates, sprinkle with Feta cheese and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 9.1g | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. Kulia says

      November 17, 2024 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so delicious. I actually love cooking with butternut squash. And when I made this salad once, I couldn't stop eating. The flavor combination here is just really really good. Gonna make it again.

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    2. Dannii says

      August 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Butternut squash is my favourite for a winter salad. So comforting.

      Reply
    3. Sylvie says

      August 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love adding roasted butternut or pumpkin in my salads in winter, plus it has pecans and feta cheese!? What a delicious recipe to have as a side or for a light lunch!

      Reply
    4. Beth Neels says

      August 20, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This salad has everything! Crunch, tangy cheese and delicious butternut! I can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        August 20, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    5. Jen says

      August 20, 2019 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      I'm not usually a salad person but roasted butternut squash is one of my favorites so I can't wait to try this! It sounds perfect.

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        August 20, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks Jen!

        Reply
    6. Liz says

      August 20, 2019 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      I love butternut squash so. I'm always looking for new ways to use it! Love the idea of combining it with salty feta!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        August 20, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    7. Valya of Valya Taste of Home says

      August 19, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love, love salads! This one looks like perfect fall treat! ?

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      • Iryna says

        August 20, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Thank you Valya!

        Reply
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