With rich, heavy sides piled high at the holiday table (hello, candied sweet potatoes), a lighter, fresher dish feels like a welcome reprieve. This colorful salad brings together sweet, juicy satsumas, earthy thyme-roasted butternut squash, and just a touch of smoky Texas Hatch chile—all bound with a punchy yogurt dressing. Look out, squash gratin—you’ve got some hearty (and healthy!) Thanksgiving competition.
Active time: 20 min • Total time: 45 min
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 Hatch chiles, thinly sliced
- 2 large or 3–4 small bell peppers, chopped
- 2 medium satsuma oranges, peeled and separated into segments
Yogurt dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2½ tbsp maple syrup
- 2½ tbsp Dijon mustard
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Instructions
- Roast the squash:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss butternut squash with 3 tbsp olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, then spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. and roast for 20 minutes. Toss, then continue roasting for 10 minutes more, until tender and lightly browned.
- Make the dressing:
- Fry the chiles:
- Assemble the salad:
- Finish and serve:
While the squash roasts, whisk together Greek yogurt, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add Hatch chiles and cook until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
In a large bowl, combine the roasted squash, bell peppers, satsuma segments, and yogurt dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Top with the fried Hatch chiles. Serve warm or chilled.
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Original Source: https://recipes.farmhousedelivery.com/roasted-butternut-squash-salad/
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