Name: Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, halved and seeded; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 red onions, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons pine nuts; 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Salad

Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese and Caramelized Onions

Aug 2, 2025
by Abigail Schinner
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

45 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

A symphony of sweet and savory, this warm salad features roasted butternut squash, creamy feta, and sweet caramelized onions. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, it's a celebration of autumnal flavors that will brighten any table.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 red onions, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons pine nuts

5 ounces crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

38 g
Cholesterol

32 mg
Fiber

6 g
Protein

10 g
Saturated Fat

7 g
Sodium

448 mg
Sugar

10 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish, cut-side down. Fill baking dish with 1/2 inch of water. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water to the baking dish, if necessary, while roasting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. (45 minutes)

03

Step

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and deeply caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of water to release the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary. (25 minutes)

04

Step

Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Once butternut squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice into 1-inch pieces. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Combine squash, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gently toss salad to combine all ingredients, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to serve, if desired. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try roasting the squash with a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of brown sugar.
If you don't have red onions, yellow onions will work as a substitute.
Toasted pumpkin seeds can be used in place of pine nuts.
For a vegan option, substitute the feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
The salad can be served warm or at room temperature.

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