Party Squash Salad Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the butternut squash cubes on the sheet and drizzle with olive oil and pinches of sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender and browned around the edges.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, coriander, cinnamon and cayenne. Set aside.
• Make the Cider Date Dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, date, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of water as needed to blend.
• Remove the butternut squash from the oven, let cool slightly, and, while warm, toss with the spice mixture.
• Assemble the salad with the spring mix greens and half of the roasted squash. Drizzle with ⅓ of the dressing, toss lightly, then add the remaining squash, goat cheese, dates, pomegranates, and pistachios. Drizzle with more dressing as desired. Serve immediately.

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over squash mixture. Toss to coat.
• Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir prosciutto in the hot skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Divide squash salad over 4 plates. Evenly sprinkle prosciutto and feta cheese over salads.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Toss bread cubes with oil, chili powder and salt. Spread evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool., In another large bowl, combine squash and mushrooms. Add 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add arugula and squash mixture to toasted bread. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallots and remaining oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine. Top with almonds and goat cheese. Serve immediately.

PARTY SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices diagonally; place in a bowl.
• 2. Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss with the squash. Let rest for 15 minutes. Add the cheese.
• 3. Place the arugula in a bowl. Slice the tomato into thin wedges; scatter over the arugula.
• 4. Just before serving, spoon the squash and dressing over the arugula. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, tossing at the table.

QUICK-MARINATED YELLOW SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add squash, shallot, and thyme. Toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

VEGAN ROAST SPICED SQUASH SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the squash and onions onto a large baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp of the oil. Spread out and sprinkle with the paprika, cumin and thyme, then roast for 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain well (or the base of the salad will be too wet).
• Add the kale to the tray of veg, sprinkle over the seeds and return to the oven for 10 mins.
• For the dressing, mix the tahini and remaining oil with the vinegar, garlic and 2 tbsp water.
• Put the quinoa in a bowl and toss with the lentils or beans. Pile half into a salad bowl and the rest into two lunchboxes or bowls, if you're following the Healthy Diet Plan. Divide the veg on top, then drizzle with the dressing, scatter over the pomegranate seeds and top with the rocket. Chill the other two portions for the next day. Will keep chilled for up to three days.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the squash over a large baking sheet, drizzle over the oil and bake for 30 mins or until tender.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice and lentils in boiling salted water for 20 mins, adding the broccoli for the final 4 mins of cooking. Drain well, then stir in the cranberries and pumpkin seeds with some seasoning. Add the squash, pour over the lemon juice and serve.