Warm Salad of Kabocha and Goat Cheese with Currants

Vegetarian
Health score
27%
Warm Salad of Kabocha and Goat Cheese with Currants
45 min.
4
274kcal

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Imagine a dish that beautifully balances warmth and creaminess, bringing together the earthy sweetness of kabocha squash and the tangy richness of goat cheese. This Warm Salad of Kabocha and Goat Cheese with Currants is not just a feast for the palate, but also a vibrant addition to your dining table. Perfectly suited for a cozy dinner party, this vegetarian delight can serve as an enticing side dish, a delightful antipasto, or even a fantastic starter.

In just 45 minutes, you'll create a salad that bursts with flavor and texture. The roasted kabocha squash offers a tender, buttery contrast to the crisp frisée lettuce, while the dried currants introduce a hit of sweetness that ties the dish together perfectly. Topped with toasted baguette slices adorned with creamy goat cheese and finished with a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds, every bite is a harmonious blend of wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a comforting meal at home, this warm salad is sure to become a new favorite. In just a few simple steps, you'll transform everyday ingredients into a dish that showcases your culinary creativity. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a uniquely satisfying salad that highlights the best of the season's bounty!

Ingredients

  • slices baguette toasted thin
  • teaspoon chives chopped
  • tablespoon currants dried
  • cups frisée lettuce 
  • ounce goat cheese 
  • ounce kabocha squash 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoons garnish: pumpkin seeds toasted
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 50
  2. Cut kabocha squash into 1-inch cubes; place in bowl.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, tossing well.
  4. Place squash on a baking sheet; roast until edges are lightly browned and soft (15 minutes). Preheat broiler. Cover each baguette slice with 1/4 of goat cheese. Broil until browned and soft (2 minutes).
  5. Place squash, frise lettuce, chopped chives, currants, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in bowl; toss. Divide among 4 plates; top with toast.
  6. Garnish each with 1 teaspoon toasted pumpkin seeds; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories274kcal
Protein15.01%
Fat50.46%
Carbs34.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.94
Glycemic Load
11.27
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.839565344479%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.79mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.94mg
Quercetin
2.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:273.83kcal
13.69%
Fat:15.66g
24.1%
Saturated Fat:5.6g
35.02%
Carbohydrates:24.12g
8.04%
Net Carbohydrates:20.93g
7.61%
Sugar:5.34g
5.93%
Cholesterol:13.04mg
4.35%
Sodium:468.61mg
20.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.48g
20.96%
Vitamin K:118.75µg
113.1%
Vitamin A:3032.53IU
60.65%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.43%
Folate:91.68µg
22.92%
Copper:0.44mg
22.25%
Vitamin C:14.65mg
17.76%
Phosphorus:176mg
17.6%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.11%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.77%
Iron:2.68mg
14.86%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.19%
Magnesium:51.64mg
12.91%
Calcium:128.64mg
12.86%
Fiber:3.2g
12.79%
Potassium:414.06mg
11.83%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.31%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11.02%
Selenium:6.93µg
9.89%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.57%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.93%
Source:My Recipes