Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad

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Salad lovers, meet your new favorite dish! This Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad is the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this salad has got you covered. Let’s get grilling!

Ingredients:

• 2 honeynut squashes, halved and seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Squash: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the honeynut squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the Squash: Place the squash halves on the grill, cut side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until tender and grill marks appear. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized cubes.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the grilled honeynut squash cubes.
5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates and drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra touch of flavor. Enjoy immediately!

Dig into this delicious and nutritious salad!

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

Tip: If you're short on time, pre-grill the squash the night before. Saves a ton of prep time!

 

[Idris]

Salad lovers, meet your new favorite dish! This Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad is the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this salad has got you covered. Let’s get grilling!
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Ingredients:

• 2 honeynut squashes, halved and seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Squash: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the honeynut squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the Squash: Place the squash halves on the grill, cut side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until tender and grill marks appear. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized cubes.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the grilled honeynut squash cubes.
5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates and drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra touch of flavor. Enjoy immediately!

Dig into this delicious and nutritious salad!

Wow, this Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad sounds like a delightful combination of flavors! Can't wait to try it out for a healthy and tasty meal. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

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This recipe for Grilled Honeynut Squash Salad has wonderful tastes and textures! I love how the grilled squash's smoky sweetness is complemented by the crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy feta cheese, and chewy dried cranberries. Moreover, it looks like the homemade dressing would be the perfect way to tie everything together.