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I think roasting is the best thing you can do to a butternut squash. It caramelizes the edges and makes the inside tender and sweet, which is perfect for tossing into a salad.
I love how it turns a simple bowl of greens into something hearty and seasonal.
These salads are my favorite way to enjoy squash in the fall and winter, and they’re flexible enough to work as a side or a full meal with a few additions.
1. Simple Maple Roasted Squash Salad
Cubed squash roasted with a touch of maple syrup over mixed greens with goat cheese and pecans. A cider vinaigrette completes it.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 8g
2. Squash, Kale, and Quinoa Salad
Massaged kale with roasted squash, cooked quinoa, and dried cranberries. A tahini-lemon dressing adds creaminess.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 11g
3. Warm Squash and Lentil Salad
Roasted squash served warm with French lentils, spinach, and a dijon vinaigrette. Topped with crumbled feta.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 16g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 18g
4. Harvest Salad with Apples and Bacon
Mixed greens with roasted squash, diced apple, crispy bacon, and blue cheese. A warm bacon vinaigrette is poured over top.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 8g
5. Squash and Arugula with Parmesan
Peppery arugula with roasted squash, shaved parmesan, and toasted pine nuts. A simple lemon and olive oil dressing.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
6. Moroccan Spiced Squash Salad
Squash roasted with cumin and cinnamon, served over spinach with chickpeas, apricots, and a yogurt dressing.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 13g
7. Squash and Wild Rice Salad
Chewy wild rice with roasted squash, dried cherries, and parsley. A sage-infused vinaigrette adds an autumn flavor.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 9g
8. Squash, Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted squash and golden beets over mixed greens with goat cheese and walnuts. A balsamic reduction drizzle.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 9g
9. Southwest Squash Salad
Roasted squash with black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro over romaine. A lime-cumin vinaigrette tops it off.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 330
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 48g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 16g
10. Squash and Farro Salad
Hearty farro with roasted squash, kale, and pepitas. A maple-dijon vinaigrette ties the sweet and savory notes together.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 58g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 12g
11. Squash and Pomegranate Salad
Mixed greens with roasted squash, pomegranate arils, and goat cheese. A simple red wine vinaigrette.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 8g
12. Thai Peanut Squash Salad
Roasted squash on a slaw of cabbage and carrots with a spicy peanut lime dressing. Chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 10g
13. Squash and Brussels Sprout Salad
Roasted squash and halved Brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and pecans. A warm apple cider dressing wilts the greens slightly.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 10g
14. Mediterranean Squash Salad
Roasted squash with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta. A lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 8g
15. Squash, Apple, and Blue Cheese Salad
Spinach with roasted squash, sliced apple, red onion, and crumbled blue cheese. A walnut vinaigrette complements the flavors.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 36g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 9g
16. Warm Squash and Chorizo Salad
Roasted squash with sautéed Spanish chorizo over baby kale. The rendered chorizo oil is used in the dressing.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 370
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
17. Squash and Pear with Gorgonzola
Mixed greens with roasted squash, sliced pear, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts. A pear vinaigrette.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 9g
18. Squash Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Roasted squash over romaine with sunflower seeds and a creamy, herb-flecked garlic dressing.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
19. Squash and Chickpea Salad with Tahini
Roasted squash and chickpeas over spinach with a generous drizzle of lemon-tahini sauce and fresh parsley.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 14g
20. Autumn Cobb Salad
Chopped romaine with roasted squash, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, and blue cheese. Buttermilk herb dressing.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 21g
- Fiber: 10g
21. Squash and Orange Salad
Roasted squash with orange segments, thinly sliced fennel, and mint. A citrus-shallot vinaigrette.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 10g
22. Curry Roasted Squash Salad
Squash roasted with curry powder, served with spinach, raisins, and toasted almonds. A yogurt raita dressing cools it down.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 42g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 11g
