Roasted Butternut Squash & Spiced Walnut Caesar Salad
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
For Spiced Walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 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.
- 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:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F .
- 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.
- Spread squash cubes on the baking sheet. Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
To Assemble:
- Cut Romaine hearts into quarters. Place 2 on each plate, overlapping them. Heavily drizzle with Caesar Dressing.
- Evenly divide Roasted Butternut Squash and Spiced Walnuts over each plate.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, and fresh black pepper if desired.