Butternut Squash Feta Salad With Arugula Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH FETA SALAD WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel 1 large butternut squash and cut into small cubes. Place the butternut squash cubes onto a baking sheet.
• Drizzle the butternut squash with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. Italian seasonings, and a few generous pinches of salt and pepper on the squash. Toss squash in the oil and spices until evenly coated.
• Place the pan in the oven and roast the butternut squash for 18-20 minutes. The squash should easily pierce with a fork when finished. Remove the pan from the oven, set aside, and allow to cool.
• For The Dressing: Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 3 tsp. maple syrup, 3 tsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk until completely combined.
• Place 1 package (4-5 cups) of mixed greens, dark leafy greens, or salad greens of your choice in a large bowl or on a serving platter. Drizzle as much or as little of the salad dressing onto the greens. Toss to coat completely.
• To serve: Place the cooled butternut squash on top of the dressed greens. Sprinkle 3/4 cup (or so) of feta cheese and 3/4 cup (or so) of walnuts on top of the salad. Serve alongside roasted meat, as a side dish for a holiday party, or enjoy on its own.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, FETA, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare 1 medium butternut squash; cut into 3/4-inch cubes. In a roasting pan, combine squash with olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat, and spread squash in a single layer. Roast until fork-tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Transfer squash to a bowl; gently toss with crumbled feta cheese and torn arugula.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
• While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

FARRO, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cook the farro according to the package instructions and let cool.
• Put the raisins in a shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Soak, tossing them every now and then, for at least 15 minutes. Drain the vinegar into another small bowl, squeezing the raisins to remove any excess.
• Meanwhile, put the squash and shallots on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over them. Toss well with your hands to coat. Season with salt and pepper and roast, tossing halfway through, until the squash is soft and the shallots are beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Whisk the mustard into the reserved vinegar. While whisking, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream until thick and emulsified. Season the dressing with the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
• To assemble the salad, in a medium bowl, toss the farro, squash and shallots, raisins, cheese, and walnuts together until combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated with dressing. Just before serving, fold in the arugula and finish with a final drizzle of olive oil and a final crack of black pepper.