Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Salad

My roasted butternut squash and goat cheese salad is hearty and delicious, full of fall ingredients. The sweetness from the roasted butternut squash pairs well with the tangy goat cheese dried cranberries and a homemade honey balsamic dressing to top it all off.

Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This salad is so hearty and the flavors pair nicely. Roasting the butternut squash adds a depth of flavor and makes the salad feel like a whole meal. You can add your favorite protein or serve it as a side. The roasted pepitas add a nice crunch, making this one of my favorite fall salads.

Ingredients Need to Make the Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Salad~

For the Salad~

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 tsp of dried or fresh thyme
• 2 cups of arugula
• 1/4 cup of pepitas
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 3oz crumbled goat cheese
• Season with salt and pepper

For the Dressing~

• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp dried or fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Notes for Success~

A small butternut squash is the perfect size for this recipe if your squash is on the bigger side then feel free to use half or make the whole thing and have leftover roasted squash. Any lettuce will work for this salad, I used arugula because it is tender and has a great flavor.

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