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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Mains

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Salad

    Published: May 30, 2017 · Modified: Oct 17, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 51 Comments

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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.

    Jump to:
    • 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.
    5 from 36 votes
    Author: Dannii
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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
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @hungryhealthyhappy on Instagram and tag #hungryhealthyhappy!
    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      June 01, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      I love Proscuitto di San Daniele and Grana Padano. It was such a privileged seeing them being made the year before last and chatting to the makers.

      They are both fabulous for garnishing a salad with. Delicious.

      Reply
    2. Donna Ashworth

      June 01, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I am going to make this tonight! i was just waiting for some inspiration ha - thank you!

      Reply
    3. Anosa

      June 01, 2017 at 5:18 am

      5 stars
      Easy to prepare this salad is what makes it stand out! making a flower design with Prosciutto di San Daniele makes it more inviting to eat.

      Reply
    4. Becca Talbot

      May 31, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      5 stars
      Don't think I could serve this up at a BBQ - I'd want to eat it all myself, it looks so good x

      Reply
    5. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

      May 31, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Why didn't I think of using pumpkin in salads?!? What a fab idea.

      Reply
    6. Amanda

      May 31, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love a salad that actually feels like a real meal. I always laugh when I see people post on Instagram about a filling salad and it's a side dish of greens. Now this is a real salad!

      Reply
    7. Catherine Hayes

      May 31, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Prosciutto and Italian cheese together in a salad sounds heavenly. I am not a fan of butternut squash though, but I will try this with roasted sweet potato instead.

      Reply
    8. [email protected]

      May 31, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is just calling my name because it has all my favorites in there.

      Reply
    9. Kelly @ trial and eater

      May 31, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      The prosciutto looks like flowers! I totally understand what you mean about the middle-ground temperatures, it can be 30 degrees different here day to day!

      Reply
    10. Lindsey @ Lito Supply Co.

      May 31, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This salad basically contains all my favorite ingredients, so I'm definitely trying this!

      Reply
    11. swathi

      May 31, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      That is wholesome salad, I too just posted a roasted butternut squash salad recipe. Your version is delicious with prosciutto and cheese both can never go wrong.

      Reply
    12. Amber

      May 31, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      That is a beautiful looking salad Dannii. Do you think some tofu would work for vegetarians instead?

      Reply
    13. Tillie Wilkins

      May 31, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      We are having a BBQ this weekend (fingers crossed) and this is going on the menu. I might add some avocado too.

      Reply
    14. Mel

      May 31, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious - perfect for summer and I'll have to add this to my meal plan!

      Reply
    15. Jemma

      May 31, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Great dish for summer BBQs, I love the addition of butternut squash, sounds so tasty!

      Reply
    16. Rhian Westbury

      May 31, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a nice spin on an otherwise boring salad. I absolutely love proscuitto x

      Reply
    17. Emily Leary

      May 31, 2017 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I love shavings of Grana Padano in salads, so this is right up my street, I think it's the nutty flavour it brings - delicious.

      Reply
    18. MissPond

      May 31, 2017 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I love how you've presented the prosciutto - looks like roses!

      Reply
    19. Hazel

      May 31, 2017 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      This looks perfect for a sunny day like today. The prosciutto looks so good in these photos.

      Reply
    20. Luci's Morsels

      May 31, 2017 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious and I completely drooling over this recipe! Thank you for sharing. I cannot wait to try this! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

      Reply
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