Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad with roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, and mixed greens, perfect for autumn meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup butternut squash, roasted and diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by roasting the butternut squash in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Combine in a large salad bowl the mixed greens and top with roasted butternut squash, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, and red onion.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. The dressing can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg