Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad
Warm roasted butternut squash salad combines sweet, tender squash and onions with crisp bacon, crunchy toasted pecans, and chewy raisins over chopped romaine. A drizzle of maple syrup ties the contrasting flavors together, making it a satisfying choice for a fall lunch or dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Brush the cut sides of the butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
- 3
Roast the squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and let it sit until cool enough to handle. Remove the foil and slice the squash into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Remove the skin from each slice and cut the squash into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
- 4
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels. Add the onions to the skillet and cook them in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cubed squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until the onions are soft and beginning to caramelize and the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Place the romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Crumble the bacon on top, then add the pecans and raisins. Add the butternut squash-onion mixture and toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.
- 6
Remove the skin from each slice and cut the slices into 3/4-inch cubes.
- 7
Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any extra squash for another use.
- 8
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 9
Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels.
- 10
Add the onions to the skillet and cook them in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11
Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize and the squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 12
Place the romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl; crumble the bacon on top and add the pecans and raisins.
- 13
Add the butternut squash–onion mixture and toss to combine.
- 14
Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.
- Calories 297.36 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 11.4 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 45.84 g 17%
- Total Fat 11.05 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.74 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 115.17 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 8.91 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 18.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 220.85 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 5.73 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1579.52 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 1577.73 mcg Good Source 175%
- Vitamin C 53.48 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, and Maple Syrup. Each serving provides about 297.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butternut Squash, Chopped Pecans, Maple Syrup, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad healthy?
- Warm Butternut Squash and Bacon Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 297.36 calories and 11.4 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 115.17 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.74 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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