BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAPRESE SALAD

Butternut Squash Caprese Salad image

We have some vegetarians in the family. This salad is great to add vegetables to our holiday meal!

Provided by MSLIB5

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cubed smoked mozzarella cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ clove garlic, minced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place butternut squash in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cube avocado and place in a salad bowl. Add roasted squash, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 213 mg, Sugar 8.1 g