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    Roasted Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Salad

    Published Nov 12, 2014 · Updated Feb 11, 2024 by Ginnie · 15 Comments

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    Indulge yourself in this delicious Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with gorgonzola cheese, pecans, and pomegranate seeds tonight! This easy seasonal recipe makes a delightful addition to your holiday table (it's perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas), or enjoy it with any fall or winter meal!

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad topped with blue cheese, pecans, pomegranate seeds served on a white plate.

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    Growing up, there was one vegetable I wouldn't touch ... squash. Every fall, my mom would roast squash with brown sugar and butter. She and my dad loved it, but they couldn't even convince me to try it.

    How times have changed! These days, I can't get enough squash. I think it's the combination of sweet and savory flavors that have me hooked.

    My absolute favorite variety is butternut squash. I add it to all my go to fall dishes ... it's so delicious in everything from enchiladas to mac and cheese.

    This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad recipe is one of the best ways to use this tasty squash. It's bursting with amazing seasonal flavors, plus it's so easy to make!

    The finished recipe served on a white plate with a napkin and fork in the background.

    About the Recipe

    This salad is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, salty, crunchy, and savory flavors. Even my husband, who isn't the biggest squash fan, loved it!

    Plus, it's just so colorful and pretty. Which makes it ideal for all your fall and winter meals, not to mention special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    The centerpiece of this mouthwatering salad is the maple roasted butternut squash. It's prepared with simple ingredients that work together to create a delicious caramelized result.

    Forget the salad ... you're going to want to eat the roasted squash all on its own!

    Closeup of the finished salad on a white plate.

    Ingredients

    This easy Butternut Squash Salad is made with simple, flavor-packed ingredients you can find in any grocery store. Here's what you'll need:

    • Butternut Squash - This yummy winter squash is roasted with olive oil and maple syrup. Feel free to substitute other varieties, such as acorn, pumpkin, or kabocha ... you could even use sweet potatoes. Tip: Don't throw away the seeds! Use them to make Roasted Winter Squash Seeds.
    • Mixed Greens - Use your favorite bagged salad mix (mesclun), or use one green (such as arugula) instead.
    • Blue Cheese - I used Gorgonzola Cheese here, but any type of blue cheese will work. Not a fan of blue cheese? Try using feta or goat cheese instead. You could even skip the cheese altogether, which would make this vegetarian salad vegan.
    • Nuts - The pecans halves I used taste delicious and look special, but other nuts (like walnuts or even pistachios) would work, too.
    • Pomegranate Seeds - These sweet, colorful seeds make this salad feel so festive! Swap in dried fruit (such as cranberries), if you prefer.
    • Maple Vinaigrette - The homemade maple-apple cider dressing is the perfect finishing touch to this autumn salad. It takes minutes to make and pulls all the flavors together.
    An overhead photo of the finished salad on a wood table.

    How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

    Ready to get started? You won't believe how easy this Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Salad is to make!

    You'll begin by roasting the butternut squash. Cut the squash into cubes, then toss it with olive oil, maple syrup, and salt and pepper. Then, bake it until it's caramelized and tender, flipping it a couple times as it cooks.

    While the squash roasts, combine the diced shallot with the apple cider vinegar. This will lightly pickle the shallot, turning it a pretty pink color and taking away its bite. Then, right before serving the salad, whisk the pickled shallot with the olive oil, maple syrup, and salt and pepper to make the tangy, sweet Maple Vinaigrette.

    To finish the salad, toss the mixed greens with the vinaigrette. Then, top the greens with the roasted butternut squash, toasted pecan halves, gorgonzola cheese, and pomegranate seeds. And that's all there is to it ... your beautiful salad is ready to eat!

    Tip: note sure how to remove pomegranate seeds from the whole fruit? Check out this easy tutorial for cutting and de-seeding a pomegranate.

    The finished recipe served on a white plate with a plaid napkin and fork in the background.

    Serving Ideas

    This Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Salad makes a wonderful meal when paired with soup (try it with my Creamy Tomato Soup or my Roasted Carrot Soup) or a couple slices of garlic bread.

    I especially love serving this gorgeous salad with fall and holiday meals though. For a special occasion, try it paired with my Mushroom Wellington, Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Shells, Stuffed Delicata Squash, or my Vegetable Pie with Phyllo Crust for a show-stopping seasonal meal!

    Tip: if you're preparing the salad for a special occasion, you can prep the dressing, toast the pecans, de-seed the pomegranate, and even roast the butternut in advance. That way, all you need to do is assemble the salad right before serving.

    Related Recipes

    Loved this Butternut Salad? If you're looking for more seasonal salads, try my Roasted Pumpkin Salad, my Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, or Winter Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies next!

    Looking for more butternut squash ideas? Then, you'll love these recipes, too:

    • Butternut Squash Lasagna
    • Easy Pumpkin Curry
    • Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
    • Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchiladas
    • Butternut and Gorgonzola Pizzas
    • Roasted Fall Vegetable Pizza
    The finished butternut salad served on a white plate on a wood table.
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    Roasted Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Salad

    This Roasted Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Salad is packed with delicious fall flavors and so easy to make!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 to 8 people
    Calories: 408kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • nonstick cooking spray

    For Butternut Squash:

    • 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about ½ a large squash)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    For Dressing:

    • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
    • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • kosher salt
    • pepper

    For Salad:

    • 1 cup pecan halves
    • 8 ounces mixed salad greens
    • 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
    • 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

    Prepare Butternut Squash:

    • Mix squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Transfer squash to baking sheet, then roast for 30 minutes (or until tender and caramelized), flipping every 10 minutes. Remove from oven, then set aside to cool slightly before assembling salad.

    Prepare Dressing:

    • While squash roasts, combine shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside to pickle.
    • When salad is ready to assemble, whisk 4 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into shallot - vinegar mixture. Season dressing generously to taste with salt and pepper.

    Prepare Salad:

    • While squash cooks, place pecan halves in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until pecans are toasted (watch closely). Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
    • To assemble salad, pour dressing over mixed greens, then toss to coat. Top greens with roasted squash, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola.
    • Serve salad immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe is easy to customize. Feel free to substitute any winter squash (such as pumpkin, acorn, or kabocha) for the butternut squash. You could also use another variety of blue cheese, or if you're not a fan of blue, swap in feta or goat cheese. Skip the cheese altogether for a vegan salad. See more tips in the info before the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!
    Photo collage showing the finished Roasted Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Salad from two different angles.

    More Seasonal Recipes

    My Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is just one of the Thanksgiving recipes I'm sharing this week as part of Blogsgiving Dinner! Since Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, and delicious food, I've joined with 20 awesome bloggers to bring you 52 amazing recipes!

    The idea is based on the old-fashioned progressive dinner party, in which you’d eat each course at a different guest’s home. On Monday, we shared recipes for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and soups, including my Creamy Wild Rice Soup. And on Friday, we shared recipes for desserts, after dinner drinks, and ideas for using up leftovers, including my Cheesy Potato Croquettes.

    Today’s recipes are a wonderful mix of entrees, salads, and side dishes ... yum. Make sure to visit each blog to check them out!

    Salads

    • Pomegranate & Goat Cheese Salad from Feast + West
    • Persimmon & Pear Salad from Wit Wisdom and Food

    Entrees

    • The Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey from My Cooking Spot
    • Roasted Turducken from The Speckled Palate
    • Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Cranberry Reduction from Home at Six
    • Beer Brined Turkey with Bacon Gravy from Cake ‘n’ Knife
    • Smoked Mushroom Steaks with Herbed Bread Crumbs (Vegan) from Betty Becca

    Side Dish

    • Turkey, Apple & Sweet Potato Pot Pies from Love & Flour
    • Creamy Pumpkin Apple Pasta from My Cooking Spot
    • Mushroom Spinach Farro from Think Fruitful
    • Bacon and Cornbread Stuffing from Chez CateyLou
    • Sweet Potato Crunch from I Cook. I Eat. It’s Life.
    • Blue Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes from A Savory Feast
    • Sausage Stuffing from the Wetherills Say I Do
    • Butternut Squash Grits from Homespun Seasonal Living

    Wine

    • Thanksgiving Wine Pairings from Twin Stripe

    I hope you found a few new holiday recipes to try ... let me know which one you're going to make first!

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    Lori Hart
    10 years ago

    Congratulations!! Your recipe has been featured at Tickle My Tastebuds on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.

    Lori

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    Lou Lou Girls
    10 years ago

    Hello gorgeous! I'm licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Sunday~Lou Lou Girls

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    Megin
    10 years ago

    This looks sooo yummy!
    Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I'm featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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    Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods
    10 years ago

    I have never had butternut squash but love anything with gorgonzola. Pinning and making soon!

    What a perfect recipe for a Thanksgiving table!

    Thank you so much for sharing this creative project at Show Me Saturday! Hope to see you again this weekend. The party goes live at 7am EST on Saturday morning.
    ~ Ashley

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    jarendubois
    10 years ago

    What a good and hearty salad! Thanks for linking up with SNF! Pinned to our party board!

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    MyAdventuresInDinnerTime
    10 years ago

    Woohoo!! That looks so GOOD!! Hubby is a squash hater, and I'm a squash lover... so I'll make this for a lunch for myself 🙂

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    Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees}
    10 years ago

    oooh this looks super tasty! The combinations are wonderful!

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    LeAndra S
    10 years ago

    This looks delicious. I used to be a squash hater too, but I've come to like how savory things balance its sweetness.

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    Erin @ The Speckled Palate
    10 years ago

    Gosh. I adore a gorgeous salad like this during the winter months, and this is all kinds of perfect for the Blogsgiving Dinner! Who doesn't enjoy a hearty salad that calls for fresh vegetables? And I'm a huge fan of squash, too, so high-five for that!

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    Susannah
    10 years ago

    Ginnie, this sounds really good, but I am a lot like your past-self — I still hate squash! I'd still serve this though and pick off the pieces for myself. I love the addition of maple syrup — I've never thought to bring that into a fall salad before! Lovely.

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    Meghan B. (@cakenknife)
    10 years ago

    What a gorgeous salad! I love the addition of squash - totally sets the tone for Thanksgiving dinner.

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    Becca
    10 years ago

    All the flavors of fall on one plate. I'm really excited about the Gorgonzola, but everything else looks oh so tasty, too!

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    anne @ wit wisdom and food
    10 years ago

    I make roasted butternut squash all the time and I never thought of using the leftovers for salads. Thanks for the idea it looks delicious.

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    Katie
    10 years ago

    This looks so tasty! I'm always looking for salads I can have for lunch or dinner and this one would hit the spot with so many fruits and veggies. Happy #blogsgivingdinner!

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    Paragueros
    10 years ago

    Qué pinta tan buena tiene!

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