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Roasted Butternut Salad with Apple and Pecans

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Published: 25/01/2024

Updated: 07/12/2024

Say Goodbye to Boring Salads: Meet the Irresistible Roasted Butternut Salad

Think salads are dull? Think again! This Roasted Butternut Salad is here to change your mind. With a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, crunchy, and fresh, it’s a flavor-packed dish that’s anything but ordinary.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

  • Sweet & Savory Harmony: Roasted butternut squash adds a warm, caramelized sweetness.
  • Textural Perfection: Crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and tender lettuce create a satisfying bite.
  • A Dressing to Die For: Zesty and tangy, this dressing ties all the ingredients together in the most delicious way.
  • Versatile Delight: Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite mains.

Roasted Butternut Salad

What Makes This Salad Special

The roasted butternut squash isn’t just tasty—it’s comforting, especially in colder weather. Paired with fresh Novelski lettuce from Beau Plan Aquaponics (BPA), crisp apples, and crunchy pecans, every forkful is a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

BPA’s Commitment to Clean Agriculture
We’re thrilled to partner with Beau Plan Aquaponics for this recipe. Their mission to grow pesticide-free, herbicide-free, and molluscicide-free produce is inspiring. For this salad, we used their fresh, locally grown Novelski lettuce—a game-changer for farm-to-table freshness.

Pro Tips for the Best Roasted Butternut Salad

  1. Perfectly Roast the Squash: Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 200°C (400°F) until golden and tender.
  2. Toast the Pecans: Lightly toasting pecans enhances their natural nuttiness and adds even more crunch.
  3. Dress It Just Before Serving: Add the dressing right before serving to keep your lettuce crisp and fresh.

Serving Ideas

This salad shines on its own but is also the perfect sidekick to a hearty main dish. Pair it with:

  • Roast Chicken: For a classic, comforting meal. Click here for the recipe
  • Roasted Cauliflower Steak: A flavorful vegan alternative. Click here for the recipe

Feeling adventurous? Try our Arugula, Pear, and Feta Salad for another vibrant dish!

Roasted Butternut Salad with Apple and Pecans

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

For the butternut

For the dressing

To assemble

Instructions:

For the butternut

  1. Preheat your oven to 180C
  2. Cut the butternut into cubes of about 1.5cm
  3. In a bowl, toss the butternut cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper, and 4-5 cloves of crushed garlic until the cubes are evenly coated
  4. Cook butternut for about 30-35mins or until tender with some charred edges
  5. Once cooked set aside to cool down

For the dressing

  1. Whisk or blend all ingredients together, then set aside

To assemble

  1. In your serving dish, lay down the washed and drained Novelski lettuce
  2. Thinly slice the apple and lay slices onto the bed of lettuce
  3. Top salad off with the roasted butternut, pecans and crumbed feta
  4. Drizzle dressing and serve.

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