Colorful and healthy, this Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash is the perfect fall recipe. Sweet and spicy sautéed butternut squash seasoned with chili powder and served over fresh baby spinach. All tossed together with warm balsamic cranberry dressing and garnished with thin red onion slices, dried cranberries, toasted slivered almonds, and crumbled goat cheese. The warm dressing and butternut squash delicately wilt the spinach and soften the goat cheese. This mouthwatering salad is perfect for upcoming fall dinners and great for Thanksgiving, too.
Take a shortcut with store-bought pre-cut butternut squash, and this delicious salad can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. I like to serve this salad topped with a bunch of coarsely ground black pepper, but feel free to lessen the amount of pepper to your taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
To make the Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and add 1 cup cubed butternut squash, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Sauté until tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Set aside, and keep warm.
In a small saucepan, bring ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup.
Stir in 2 tablespoons dry red wine, 2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce, and remaining oil and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for another 1 minute.
Place 5 cups fresh baby spinach on a serving platter. Top with slices of onion, ½ cup dried cranberries, and the squash mixture. Drizzle the warm dressing over. Sprinkle the salad with ⅓ cup slivered almonds, ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese, and black pepper to taste.
Serve right away.
Looking for a delicious salad that will impress your friends this fall? Look no further! This Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash with warm balsamic cranberry dressing is the perfect addition to any dinner party or Thanksgiving menu. Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Yum! This salad is a hit at our fall dinner. So easy and delish!
I made this salad for my friends last night, and everyone loved it. The butternut squash is so sweet, and the balsamic dressing is just perfect. I can't wait to show off this recipe at Thanksgiving!
Yo, made this salad for our fall dinner, and it was a hit! The squash was sweet and spicy, just like the vibes at our table. My wife even asked for seconds. Totally perfect for Thanksgiving!
Deliciosa! La hice para Thanksgiving y a todos les encantó.
Simply delicious salad.
Super delicious salad!
Absolutely loved this salad! We had it on our autumn family dinner night. The butternut squash was a hit with everyone. Super simple and tasty, will defo make again!
Exceptional! I made this salad for a small gathering, and everyone couldn’t stop raving about it. The warm dressing was perfect for fall, making the spinach just right. I love it with extra cranberries!
Delicious!
Incredibly fresh and yummy, perfect for my fall gatherings
Delicious! I made this salad for friends and everyone raved about it. The flavors are just amazing, and it’s so quick to whip up. Truly a fall favorite!
I made this salad for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a hit. The warm dressing with the butternut squash really brought everything together. Everyone loved the flavors, especially the goat cheese. I also liked how quick it was to put together. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Just made this delicious salad. Everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing the resipe
