Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Bernice Thompson IV

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
6 slices bacon
1 cup sliced onion
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
⅓ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
⅓ cup raisins
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Brush cut sides of butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
Roast squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove foil and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices. Remove skin from each slice and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Add onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, and squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl; crumble bacon on top and add pecans and raisins. Add butternut squash-onion mixture; toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.

Recipe Tip

You can cook the butternut squash on an outdoor grill over indirect heat, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197	Calories
11g	Fat
22g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 203mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 6g	13%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 473mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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