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    Home » Salad Recipes

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds

    LAST UPDATED: January 23, 2018 PUBLISHED: September 26, 2014 By Pam Greer 19 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Roasted acorn squash, baby spinach and warm goat cheese make the perfect meatless salad in this Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds.  Post may contain affiliate links. 

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds

    I know some of you love summer.  The heat.  The sun.  The beach.  The flip flops.  Not me.  I'm a fall/winter sort of girl.  Well, fall/winter woman.  Oh okay... fall/winter old lady.  There.  Let's not quibble about whether or not AARP is already sending me stuff!!  I say we turn running the government over to AARP because they are on the ball, they put you on lists before you are even ready to be put on lists!  No waiting to sign up, no websites that don't work.

    Oh my, got sidetracked, where was I?  Oh yes, fall.  Love it.  I especially love seeing all the winter squashes start appearing and thanks to my CSA, I had another gorgeous acorn squash to work with.  You know what's another thing I love?  Cheese.  Goat cheese in particular.  Toss some warm (yes warm!) goat cheese rounds on a salad and I don't even quibble about the missing meat.

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds - perfect fall salad!

    Hmmm.  I just realized that I've said quibble twice in this post.  Must be the word of the day for me.  Kind of like that boy on Youtube with the "apparently" word - though I just saw him on Ellen DeGeneres and he is over "apparently" and has moved on to "seriously."  But anyway, all quibbling aside 🙂 this really is a fantastic fall salad.  I found it in one of my favorite cookbooks, Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market by Sara Foster.  I know it's an older cookbook, 2005 (which in cookbook years is something like 207), but I have loved every single thing I've made out of it.

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm goat Cheese Rounds

    Seriously, look at it!  Doesn't it look like something you find in a magazine or at a nice, fancy restaurant?  Make this for someone you want to impress!

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    5 from 38 votes

    Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds

    You will not miss the meat in the warm and cozy Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds
    Course Main Course
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 4
    Calories 260kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 acorn squash halved and seeded
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs or store bought
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 6 ounces goat cheese sliced into ⅓ inch rounds
    • 4 cups baby spinach washed and drained
    • balsamic vinaigrette

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400.
    • Remove the stem ends from the squash and cut it cross-wise into ½-inch half moon slices. Place it on a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, vinegar, rosemary and salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning once at the halfway point. Remove when it is tender and golden brown on the edges.
    • Reduce the oven temperature to 350.
    • While the squash is roasting, in a small bowl combine the bread crumbs with the thyme and ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Roll the goat cheese rounds in the crumb mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere. Transfer to a baking sheet and chill in the fridge, while you wait for the squash
    • Right before serving, pop the goat cheese rounds into the oven. Roast for about 4-5 minutes to soften and warm.
    • Place the greens in a bowl and drizzle with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette. Mound the greens on a platter or individual serving plates. Top with the acorn squash and goat cheese rounds and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3745IU | Vitamin C: 23.1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3.1mg

    I'm linking this wonderful fall salad up with:

    Full Plate Thursday @ Miz Helen's Country Cottage

    Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farms

    Say G’Day Saturday @ Natasha in Oz

    See Ya in the Gumbo @ Ms. enPlace

    Souper Sundays @ Kahakai Kitchen

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

      September 23, 2015 at 7:16 am

      I loooove goat cheese! And a salad like this would actually keep me full 🙂 I need to add acorn squash to my grocery list!

      Reply
    2. Kirsten says

      February 04, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      Pam,
      The day of my 50th birthday I got an invite to an Open House at the Senior Living Community nearby. AARP followed soon after. How special I felt.
      This salad looks terrific--and makes me want to crack open one of the fall farm share acorn squash hanging in the Strategic Winter Squash Reserve in a cold corner of my basement.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

      February 04, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      What a beautiful salad! I love acorn squash and especially combined with goat cheese. And yes, what is it with AARP - they put you on their list way before you're ready to be put on their list...not that I would know anything about that...

      Reply
    4. Susan@LunaCafe says

      February 04, 2015 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Lovely salad! I especially like that the acorn squash has a real presence in this dish--front, center, and a full slice. It has such a pretty, distinctive shape, it's great to show it off. I haven't run into that cookbook but am heading over to Amazon to check it out now. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      February 04, 2015 at 8:27 am

      I'm there with you - AARP is sending me stuff addressed to BOTH my married and my maiden names...nothing like rubbing it in that I'm close to the big 5-0! I love this salad - acorn squash is my all-time favorite squash and adding goat cheese just sends it far over the top!

      Reply
    6. Rachel Cooks says

      February 04, 2015 at 6:39 am

      This is my kind of salad!

      Reply
    7. Michelle says

      October 05, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      This salad does look like it would be in a magazine. I can't resist creamy goat cheese rounds on top of a crisp salad. This is the type of salad I can make a meal out of!
      Thank you for sharing, Pam.

      Reply
    8. Miz Helen says

      October 02, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 03, 2014 at 11:41 am

        Thank you Helen!

        Reply
    9. Miz Helen says

      September 30, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      We will just love your Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with the warm Goat Cheese Rounds. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you real soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    10. Deb in Hawaii says

      September 28, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      Is there anything better than warm goat cheese rounds?! I think not! I love how strongly this salad 'screams' fall. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week. 😉

      Reply
    11. Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      Oh yes, indeed. Has my name written all over it!

      Reply
    12. Bella Rum says

      September 28, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Good Grief! This sounds wonderful. I'm making my grocery list. Will make, for sure.

      Reply
    13. grace says

      September 27, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      warm goat cheese rounds sound so fancy and delicious! great way to elevate your salad. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

      September 27, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      Nuff said, damn delicious!!!

      Reply
    15. Sarah Galvin (All Our Fingers in the Pie) says

      September 26, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      You are right, goat cheese makes any dish better.

      Reply
    16. Tina Culbertson says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      We have so much in common. Yes, I also get courted by the AARP these days! I love, love, love fall and winter too! Definitely living in the wrong state as Florida weather keeps me in about 4 months of the year.
      That is a kick-ass acorn squash recipe here. I have not heard of Sarah Foster but I think I want to know more about her recipes!

      Reply
    17. Joanne says

      September 26, 2014 at 7:05 am

      You KNOW this is my kind of fall meal!

      Reply
    18. Melynda@OurSundayCafe says

      September 26, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Hmmm, I have that book, I will have to take another look around. AARP is tenacious I tell you. That is how I learned I was getting older....................

      Reply

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