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Roasted Butternut Squash With Microgreens And Burrata Cheese

I have not been shy about my love of salads. Like this salad, my arugula and golden beet salad, are both examples that salads don’t need to be overly complicated to be delicious. My mom had me eating salads when I was a kid and I’m incredibly thankful for that.  Because of that early exposure, I’ve never stopped. You can make a great salad with just about anything you have in the refrigerator.

roasted butternut squash salad

If you work with the season and look for complementary flavors, there are limitless easy combinations, so many that you hopefully won’t get tired of any one thing.  In cooler months, I opt for a heartier salad, using more filling seasonal ingredients such as this lovely salad with roasted butternut squash and one of my favorite soft cheeses of all times, burrata.

Butternut squash intimidates some people. I get that. The shape can make it tricky to work with, and it requires proper cooking to bring out the flavor you want.  For tips on how to safely peel and cut a butternut squash click this link. However, if you can handle those hurdles, you’re golden.  Butternut squash is a member of the gourd family, like pumpkins and melons.  Because of its seeds, it is technically a fruit.   Butternut squash is naturally low in fat and loaded with dietary fiber.

roasted butternut squash salad

Butternut squash is also a great source of potassium, and Vitamin B6 and is very high in beta-carotene, a powerhouse nutrient that might have cancer-prevention properties.  So, if you are not yet a butternut squash fan, it’s worth considering. I pair this healthful gourd with fresh, slightly salty burrata cheese, flavorful microgreens, and a sprinkling of whole pecans.  A simple apple cider vinaigrette blends all the wonderful earthy flavors into an elegant, filling salad that you can enjoy any night of the week, just make a little bit of extra for lunch the next day.

roasted butternut squash salad

About the Author

Andrea Potischman

I am a professionally trained NYC chef turned CA mom and food blogger. I post about real food, with doable ingredient lists that are family friendly.

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