Grilled Acorn Squash Salad
This Grilled Acorn Squash Salad highlights the flavors of Fall. Grilling the squash lends a nice bit of smoke & texture to the slices and gives the salad a bit of smokiness. which I for one enjoy.
The big question is...do you eat the skin? Well, that is a personal preference. I like it as long as the skin is wilted and soft (which makes me slice it on the thin side). If not, then like a shrimp cocktail or chicken wing...I pick up the slices and one by one, nibble them down to the skin,which I sometimes enjoy more mmmm!
Here is a great article from Bon Appetite on the whole debate! And don't forget the seeds of the Acorn Squash, they can be delicious!!
I made a Grilled Acorn Squash Side Dish as this months contribution to SABER Grills Better Barbecue Blog and thought...huh. I should make a salad out of it as well. So that is exactly what I did. My sister was over the day I made & shot this and the two of us chowed down and were happily surprised by just how delicious the Grilled Acorn Squash Salad was. Greens, jalapenos, feta, radish slices and pine nuts all came together nicely. And the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette...Yum!
If spicy is not your thing, leave out the jalapenos. Don't like feta, substitute goat cheese or your favorite cheese. Have some pomegranate seeds around, sprinkle them on. Something I totally would have done if they had been available (of course I just saw pomegranates yesterday, haha).
Visit SABER Grills Better Barbecue Blog for my recipe for the Grilled Acorn Squash with Jalapenos & Feta. Then simply follow the recipe below to turn it in to a salad!
Grilled Acorn Squash Salad
Ingredients
- Recipe for Grilled Acorn Squash with Jalapenos & Feta from SABER Grills
- Spring Mix Greens
- 2 Large radish sliced thin
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- Optional extras like crumbled bacon or pomegranate seeds
- Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive or grapeseed oil
- 1 TBS honey
- 1 TBS fresh lime juice
- Red Cayenne pepper (if you want a kiss of heat)
- Salt & pepper
- Splash of honey or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Assemble greens on your platter or plate.
- Add the Grilled Acorn Squash with Jalapenos & Feta, the radish slices and the pine nuts.
- Add any extras you may be adding.
- Make the Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, taste and adjust if necessary to your preference.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve.
Enjoy!!
I would eat it!
I'm loving everything about this salad! Such great flavor combinations here - I'd love a big plate of it right now! 🙂
I can't tell you how many ways I love this. Gorg as usual.
Acorn squash is my absolutely favorite - love this gorgeous salad!
I always look forward to the winter squashes coming into season. What a fantastic way to use acorn squash! Looks delicious.
Hmm. I never even thought about eating the skin! I'll have to give that a try. And this salad looks great!
I love winter squash (and yes, I eat the skin - especially when roasted), but I've never grilled it before - what a fun and delicious idea. This sounds so tasty.
What a great way to eat acorn squash. Love how it's combined with the salad, and that vinaigrette sounds perfect!
I normally nibble down to the skins, that's how I like to have them! Perfect Fall Salad right here! ps. those grill marks on on point <3 😉
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Oh my goodness this looks so good! It's the perfect balance of fall flavors and just a hint of spiciness. Yum!
I have not tried acorn squash before but now this makes me want to go buy some! Looks great!
I love that you grilled this, makes me so happy. I'm such a big fan of grilling in fall. It's the perfect weather for it. This look amazing.
Grilled food always makes me happy too! I was just talking with a complete stranger at the farmers market yesterday and saying...just the smell of a lit grill gets me hungry and excited...no food necessary, lol!
dont you wish we had acorn squash to cook with all year long! So versatile!
Yes!!
Great!! Let me know how it goes!
I love the idea of acorn squash with jalapeno. It is also so bright and colorful!