Best Roasted Acorn Squash Salad With Warm Goat Cheese Rounds Recipes

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Remove the stem ends from the squash and cut it cross-wise into 1/2-inch half moon slices. Place it on a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, vinegar, rosemary and salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning once at the halfway point. Remove when it is tender and golden brown on the edges.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350.
• While the squash is roasting, in a small bowl combine the bread crumbs with the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Roll the goat cheese rounds in the crumb mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere. Transfer to a baking sheet and chill in the fridge, while you wait for the squash
• Right before serving, pop the goat cheese rounds into the oven. Roast for about 4-5 minutes to soften and warm.
• Place the greens in a bowl and drizzle with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette. Mound the greens on a platter or individual serving plates. Top with the acorn squash and goat cheese rounds and serve immediately.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove stem and tip end of squash; halve lengthwise. Remove seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, vinegar, and rosemary, tossing to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread squash in a single layer; roast, turning once halfway, until tender and golden brown around edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Roll goat cheese rounds in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat well; transfer to another parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.
• Just before serving, transfer goat cheese rounds to oven; bake until cheese is just warm but doesn't lose its shape, 4 to 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine greens with 1/2 cup vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Mound greens on plates, and top with squash slices and goat cheese; serve immediately.

ROASTED ACORN AND DELICATA SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place acorn squash slices on 1 tray and sliced delicata on the other. Toss each with 1 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper.
• Place in oven and roast for 30 minutes; flip squash, rotate the trays, and roast for another 10-15 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Whisk vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; stir in wheat berries.
• Spread half of greens over a serving platter or bottom of a wide bowl, then add half of acorn squash, delicata squash, pearl onions, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with half of dressing; repeat with remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss lightly; serve immediately.