Roasted Butternut Squash & Spiced Walnut Caesar Salad


Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 small Butternut Squash
  • 1 c Walnuts, rough chopped
  • Shredded Parmesan (or non-dairy alternative)
  • Neutral Oil
  • Salt, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cayenne

Method

For Spiced Walnuts:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place in metal bowl. Toss with 2 tsp neutral oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and a pinch of cayenne.
  3. Spread onto baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for about 10-12 mins. Keep an eye on them as nuts can burn quickly!

For Butternut Squash:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F .
  2. Peel and dice butternut squash into 1/2″ cubes. Place in large mixing dowl. Drizzle with neutral oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss or mix to coat evenly.
  3. Spread squash cubes on the baking sheet. Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

To Assemble:

  1. Cut Romaine hearts into quarters. Place 2 on each plate, overlapping them. Heavily drizzle with Caesar Dressing.
  2. Evenly divide Roasted Butternut Squash and Spiced Walnuts over each plate.
  3. Sprinkle with parmesan, and fresh black pepper if desired.