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Butternut Squash Salad with Black Beans and Walnuts

August 16, 2019 By betsy 1 Comment

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Butternut squash salad with black beans and toasted walnuts is the seasonal fall salad you’ve been craving! Great as meal or a side dish on your holiday table. 
butternut squash, arugula, black bean, goat cheese salad in a round bowl

**This post was updated with new photos in 2019**

Anyone in need of a last minute holiday dish? This butternut squash salad with smoky, chipotle black beans is light, healthy, easy to prepare, and is just the right combination of traditional and unique.

As you may have noticed, I’ve kind of become obsessed with butternut squash lately. Ever since Kelley chose it as the featured ingredient for Seasonal Potluck this month I’ve been constantly searching for ways to learn to love it.

Well, it’s happening. I’m loving it! Who knew?

dijon mustard, honey, garlic, chilis in adobo sauce with measuring spoons, whisk and measuring cups

Just like with sweet potatoes, I’ve found that butternut squash is awesome if you make it spicy. I’ve also found that it is perfect for baking and have been substituting it in every pumpkin recipe I can find.

Sure, “squash bread” doesn’t have the same appeal as “pumpkin bread”, but I assure you its just as delicious.

Butternut Squash Salad with Black Beans and Walnuts

This year I’m growing butternut squash in my garden for the first time. Beyond the holidays, this salad is now in regular rotation in our house. The textures are to die for, and The Hubs loves it because it’s spicy! I like to make it as a main course salad on busy nights when I’m short on time.

roasted squash and walnuts on a sheet pan next to a skillet of black beans and a small bowl of dressing with a whisk

I’m off today and plan to spend the day cleaning for our crowd tomorrow, and prepping food for the feast. Our holiday menu is a potluck, but I’ll list what I know is coming below since everyone always asks me what we’re having for Thanksgiving. Looking forward hosting all our wonderful friends and family! I hope you all have a joyous holiday.
 
Betsylife Thanksgiving Menu 
 
-Miscellaneous appetizers
-Smoked Turkey
-Smoked Ham
–Pear, Prosciutto and Hazelnut Stuffing 
–Cornbread, Chorizo and Jalapeno Stuffing 
-Traditional Mashed Potatoes
-“Fancy” potato dish
-Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
–Roasted brussels sprouts with a maple bacon vinaigrette 
-bacon wrapped green beans
-rolls
-Pear Pie
-Red Velvet Cake
-Other dessert
-Lots of alcohol

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

butternut squash salad with goat cheese, arugula, and walnuts on a blue linen with wooden serving spoons

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Butternut Squash Salad with Black Beans and Walnuts

Butternut squash salad with black beans and toasted walnuts is the seasonal fall salad you've been craving! Great as meal or a side dish on your holiday table.

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword black bean salad, butternut squash salad, holiday side dish, roasted butternut squash
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 358 kcal
Author betsy

Ingredients

  • 4 cups butternut squash cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 7 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup  walnuts chopped
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons  red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon  Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon  honey
  • 1 tablespoon  adobo sauce
  • 2  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer on a baking sheet, and cook for 25-30 minutes until tender.

  3. On a separate baking sheet, spray walnuts with cooking spray. Cook until toasted, about 10 minutes.

  4. Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and adobo sauce in a bowl. Set aside.

  5. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add squash and beans. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in 3 tablespoons adobo dressing; toss to coat.

  6. Combine remaining dressing and arugula; toss to coat. Divide arugula mixture evenly among 4 plates; top with bean mixture. Sprinkle evenly with nuts and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash Salad with Black Beans and Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 801mg33%
Potassium 683mg20%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 10433IU209%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
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