Roasted Acorn Squash and Black Bean Salad

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean that fresh salads are off the table. Try this lovely, fall-inspired Roasted Acorn Squash and Black Bean Salad.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Created By: Tara Rochford
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

Squash:

  • 1 acorn squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Salad:

  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3 handfuls spinach
  • ½ cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if canned
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. For the squash: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the squash on a baking sheet and toss with oil and salt. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, beans, onion and cheese. Add the cooled squash.
  3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and seasoning. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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