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Spiced Butternut Squash & Cranberry Salad with Feta


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring roasted spiced butternut squash, sweet-tart cranberries, and creamy feta cheese over a bed of fresh greens.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
  3. Let squash cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted squash, dried cranberries, feta, and toasted pecans.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.