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    Roasted Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Salad

    By Dannii · Published 30th May 2017 · Updated 17th October 2021 · 51 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1073 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    This Roasted Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Salad is definitely not just all greens and has some real bite to it and will keep you fuller for longer than most salads. A warming and comforting salad, that still feels really light and fresh. It's a salad that even people that don't really love salads will enjoy.

    Roasted Butternut Squash & Prosciutto Salad

    You could make this for lunch, or you could make a big ole' bowl of it and serve it up as a side dish at a BBQ. I think that salads are usually an afterthought at a BBQ and people just throw a bag of lettuce in to a bowl. Why not wow your BBQ guests with this instead. Creamy butternut squash, crunchy and creamy cheese and salty prosciutto make this salad a serious taste sensation.

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    • Why should I try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • What is prosciutto?
    • Preparing a butternut squash
    • How to adapt it
    • Salad Dressing
    • What to serve it with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More salad recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why should I try it?

    • A filling salad
    • Easy to adapt
    • A delicious way to use prosciutto
    • Easy to double

    What you will need

    • Butternut squash
    • Prosciutto
    • Oil
    • Cumin, ground coriander and paprika
    • Lettuce leaves
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Lemon
    • Dijon mustard
    • Parmesan

    Step by step

    One: Put the butternut squash cubes in a large bowl with the oil and cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well. Put on a greased baking sheet in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 25 minutes.
    Two: Mix the balsamic vinegar with the lemon juice and mustard and mix with the salad greens and divide between two bowls.
    Three: Top with the cooked butternut squash, prosciutto and Parmesan and serve.

    Prosciutto rolled into roses on top of a salad.

    What is prosciutto?

    Prosciutto is a type of very thinly sliced Italian ham that has a lightly sweet flavour to it. It has a melt in your mouth buttery texture, with a slice saltiness. It comes from the hind leg of a pig and Italian prosciuttos are labelled according to their city or province of origin.

    Preparing a butternut squash

    I know they look a bit intimidating, especially if you have not chopped one up before, but it is actually pretty easy. First you want to chop off the top and bottom ends of the squash, so that both ends are flat.

    Slice it in half around the middle and using a heavy duty peeler or knife, peel off the skin in downwards strokes. You want to peel until you see orange flesh (no green lines left).

    Once you have peeled both halves, slice the flatter half in two to reveal the seeds. Take a spoon and scoop out the seeds (keep them to roast too – great as a snack). Chop the butternut squash in to cubes.

    Take a look at this full guide on How To Peel And Cut A Butternut Squash which takes you through the process step by step.

    How to adapt it

    The great thing about salads is that they are so easy to adapt. A good fridge raid meal, so you can use up what you have an reduce waste. Here are some other ingredient that we think go well in this salad:

    • Mozzarella
    • Peach slices
    • Olives
    • Burrata
    • Sun-dried tomatoes
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Pine nuts
    • Sliced pears
    A bowl of prosciutto salad next to a block of cheese.

     

    Salad Dressing

    The flavours of the butternut squash, prosciutto and parmesan are quite strong, so we kept it simple when it came to the dressing. We mixed together some olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic and Dijon mustard and then seasoned it.

    But, a really good quality store bought honey and mustard dressing would work too. We wouldn't recommend a creamy dressing, as it might be a bit too heavy. 

    What to serve it with

    We think this is a really filling meal on its own. However, if you are serving it up to guests and want a few dishes on the side, then we have some recommendations:

    • Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Roasted Garlic and Herb Mushrooms
    • Cucumber Salad
    • Roasted Lemon Asparagus
    • Spanish Olives
    • Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    FAQs

    What can you use instead of prosciutto?

    If you can't find prosciutto in your supermarket, then you could use any other type of ham. Try to buy the best quality you can, as you really will be able to taste the difference.

    How to store leftover prosciutto salad.

    If you have leftovers of this salad, then it can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Don't dress the salad, and store the dressing separately, as the salad will get soggy.

    Extra tips

    • You can use any salad greens you like. Use romaine for lots of crunch, and rocket (arugula) if you want to add a peppery flavour. Give the salad an iron boost by using spinach and kale.
    • Keep the dressing simple with the balsamic based dressing recipe we have included. We wouldn't recommend using a creamy dressing, as this is quite a rich salad recipe as it is.

    More salad recipes

    • BBQ Chicken Salad
    • Healthy Caesar Salad
    • Clementine and Leftover Turkey Salad
    • Italian Chopped Salad

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    Recipe

    A bowl of prosciutto salad with cheese shavings around it.

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Salad

    This Roasted Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Salad is definitely not just all greens! It has some real bite to it and will keep you fuller than most salads.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 2
    Calories: 383kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 1 small butternut squash peeled and diced
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
    • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 200 g mixed lettuce leaves
    • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • lemon (juice only)
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 6 slices prosciutto halved and rolled in to flower shapes
    • 30 g Parmesan shavings

    Instructions

    • Put the butternut squash cubes in a large bowl with the oil and cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well. Put on a greased baking sheet in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 25 minutes.
    • Mix the balsamic vinegar with the lemon juice and mustard and mix with the salad greens and divide between two bowls.
    • Top with the cooked butternut squash, Prosciutto di San Daniele and Grana Padano and serve.

    Notes

    • You can use any salad greens you like. Use romaine for lots of crunch, and rocket (arugula) if you want to add a peppery flavour. Give the salad an iron boost by using spinach and kale.
    • Keep the dressing simple with the balsamic based dressing recipe we have included. We wouldn't recommend using a creamy dressing, as this is quite a rich salad recipe as it is.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 1579mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 47385IU | Vitamin C: 96.8mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Tami

      June 11, 2019 at 7:35 am

      This salad popped up in my Facebook memories, perfect timing for the menu for an upcoming camping trip!!

      Reply
    2. Amy

      June 06, 2017 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      I can't seem to get enough butternut squash these days - I've even started using sheets of it in my lasagna! This looks like a great recipe.

      Reply
    3. Joanna

      June 04, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not usually a fan of salads however this looks delicous. I've never had butternut squash with salads before.

      Reply
    4. danasia fantastic

      June 03, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Prosciutto is my favorite! This recipe looks so good!

      Reply
    5. Rachel

      June 02, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      Oooh this looks absoltuly delcious! Perfect for a Summer lunch! xo

      Reply
    6. Sally Akins

      June 02, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this looks so good! I absolutely love prosciutto and I can just imagine it goes really well with the sweet butternut squash

      Reply
    7. Madeeha

      June 01, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      It is perfect light dish for lunch. Looks yummy

      Reply
    8. Jenni

      June 01, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      This looks incredible, perfect for the weather we have at the moment x

      Reply
    9. Nadia

      June 01, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Haha I know what you mean regarding the weather! It's so confusing at the moment, isn't it? Sounds yummy and the flowers look really cute :)

      Reply
    10. Cassandra Mayers

      June 01, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      Looks amazing! I think if I served that to my guests at next week BBQ they would be very impressed

      Reply
    11. danasia fantastic

      June 01, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      This looks incredible! Anything with Prosciutto tastes amazing to me.

      Reply
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