Roasted-Squash Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Roasted-Squash Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
40 min.
4
170kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that will brighten up your dining table! Our Roasted-Squash Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is not just a side dish; it's a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this salad showcases the natural sweetness of butternut squash, balanced beautifully with a zesty maple vinaigrette that keeps things refreshing and vibrant.

Imagine sinking your teeth into tender roasted squash, enveloped in the warmth of a perfectly seasoned glaze, while the crunch of toasted hazelnuts adds an unexpected twist. The shaved Parmesan cheese elevates this dish even further, offering a rich, savory contrast to the sweet hints of maple syrup. With every bite, you'll enjoy a harmonious blend of earthy and nutty flavors that make it ideal as an antipasti, starter, or even a healthy snack.

This recipe is not only gluten-free but also packed with nutrients, boasting a health score of 59 that ensures you’re fueling your body with very healthy ingredients. In just 40 minutes, you can create a beautifully presented dish that serves four, making it a perfect option for a family gathering or a casual weeknight dinner. So roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this wholesome and scrumptious Roasted-Squash Salad! Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound butternut squash halved seeded cut into 8 wedges
  • 1.5 tablespoons cider vinegar 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup skinned hazelnuts chopped (such as Diamond brand)
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese shaved
  • cups winter salad greens mixed red (such as leaf lettuce and radicchio)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Place the nuts on a baking sheet in middle of oven.
  3. Bake for about 5 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside.
  4. Coat a 13- x 9-inch nonstick baking pan with cooking spray.
  5. Place squash on pan, cut sides down. Cover with foil, and roast in middle of oven about 20 minutes or until tender.
  6. Whisk together the maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard in a serving bowl until blended.
  7. Add greens, and toss until well-combined.
  8. Divide the dressed greens onto each of 4 plates, and surround with 2 squash wedges.
  9. Sprinkle evenly with nuts and Parmesan; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein11.16%
Fat31.98%
Carbs56.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.63
Glycemic Load
3.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.73173908371%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.6mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.39kcal
8.52%
Fat:6.45g
9.92%
Saturated Fat:1.4g
8.75%
Carbohydrates:25.79g
8.6%
Net Carbohydrates:22.37g
8.14%
Sugar:12.08g
13.43%
Cholesterol:4.25mg
1.42%
Sodium:142.54mg
6.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.07g
10.13%
Vitamin A:14728.5IU
294.57%
Manganese:1.13mg
56.7%
Vitamin K:51.46µg
49.01%
Vitamin C:25.59mg
31.02%
Vitamin E:2.83mg
18.89%
Calcium:166.85mg
16.68%
Potassium:562.97mg
16.08%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.94%
Magnesium:62.36mg
15.59%
Fiber:3.42g
13.67%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.41%
Folate:52.31µg
13.08%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.96%
Phosphorus:115.5mg
11.55%
Copper:0.22mg
11.24%
Iron:1.68mg
9.36%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.26%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.09%
Selenium:3.53µg
5.05%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.79%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes