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Delicata Squash Salad

All the roasted delicata squash, tons of peppery arugula, some salty cheese, pistachios to give it some crunch and more! It’s perfect. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 medium delicata squash around 1 and ¼ pounds total
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 heaping cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • cup dried cranberries
  • cup raw pistachios
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 to 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled

For the Balsamic

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the squash into ½-inch wide rounds and then cute each round in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from each round. Drizzle the squash with a generous tablespoon of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Toss to combine. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the squash is tender and golden, flipping halfway.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pistachios, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly golden on the edges. Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Once the squash has had a few minutes to cool, combine the arugula, pomegranate, dried fruit, toasted nuts, sliced red onion, crumbled feta and squash in a serving bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also roast acorn squash this same way if you can't get your hands on delicata.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3276IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg