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grilled butternut squash salad

Grilled Butternut Squash Salad

Rustic salad made with grilled butternut squash, fresh black kale, and nectarines topped with a garam masala and maple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: BBQ
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 medium butternut squash sliced into ½ inch thick half-moons
  • 1 bunch black kale cleaned and cut into rough pieces
  • ½ cup Wheat Berries
  • ¼ cup dried cherries
  • 4 Fresno peppers sliced lengthwise thinly
  • 2 Nectarines sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • Goat Cheese optional

For the vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon garam masala

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette

  • Make the vinaigrette by mixing the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, oil, and garam masala in a bowl

Make the salad

  • Half the squash and scoop out the seeds with a spoon or melon baller.
  • Slice the butternut squash halves into ¼ - ½ inch moves.
  • Toss squash in olive oil then grill at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes
  • Add sliced nectarines to the grill at the 15-minute mark.
  • Remove squash and nectarines then set aside
  • Add the squash, kale, nectarines, onions, cherries, peppers, and wheat berries to a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and serve with goat cheese

Notes

Grill time for the squash will depend on their thickness. Cut them thinner for faster cook time.
I added the wheatberries for texture given they can be on the chewy side. Consider these optional. If you prefer an alternative, black rice, pearl couscous, or even nuts/seeds like pine nuts, cashews, or pumpkin seeds could work.
The black kale will wilt in the salad dressing so no need to cook. Just cut them into smaller strips or rough cuts which will make it easier to absorb flavors.
Goat cheese is a nice finishing touch, but optional.
You can make the dressing ahead of time and allow it to sit a spell before using. The longer it sits the more the flavors come together.
Feel free to eat as is for a vegan salad or add grilled shrimp or chicken for a full main dish salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 27330IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 4mg
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