California Date and Acorn Squash Salad
April 2, 2025
How to Make California Date and Acorn Squash Salad
The sweetness of the California Dates pairs beautifully with the spiciness of the arugula and the Indian spice blend, garam masala, adds depth of flavor to this enticing side dish. Keeping the skin on the acorn squash adds texture and fiber to the dish as well. Feel free to swap out the acorn squash with other winter varieties, such as delicata squash.
15 min prep time
20 min cook time
6servings
2/3 cup
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, add squash, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon garam masala and mix together well. Place the squash on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, turning over pieces halfway.
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In same bowl, add juice, jam, ground black pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon garam masala. Whisk together well.
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Add cooked squash and dates to bowl and toss together.
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Place arugula in a large serving bowl or platter. Add squash and dates. Top with toasted nuts.
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Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
2/3 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%-
Saturated Fat
1g
5% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
330mg
14% -
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%-
Dietary Fiber
4g
14% -
Total Sugars
15g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
5g
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Potassium
551mg
12%