Name: Roasted Acorn and Delicata Squash Salad
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash (1 1/2 lb), quartered lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/3" slices; 1 medium delicata squash (1 lb), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/3" slices; 2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 4 tsp unpasteurized apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup cooked wheat berries, drained, cooled; 2 oz small red or green mustard leaves (about 4 cups, loosely packed); 2 oz arugula leaves (about 4 cups, loosely packed); 1/4 cup thinly sliced red pearl onions or shallots; 4 oz aged goat cheese, rind removed, shaved; 1/4 cup Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Arugula topped with roasted acorn squash pumpkin seeds and cheese in white rectangular serving dish.

Photo by Johnny Miller

If using large mustard greens, remove the tough stems and tear leaves into bite-size pieces. Smaller leaves can be left whole.

Recipe information

Yield
4–6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash (1 1/2 lb), quartered lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/3" slices

1 medium delicata squash (1 lb), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/3" slices

2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

4 tsp unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup cooked wheat berries, drained, cooled

2 oz small red or green mustard leaves (about 4 cups, loosely packed)

2 oz arugula leaves (about 4 cups, loosely packed)

1/4 cup thinly sliced red pearl onions or shallots

4 oz aged goat cheese, rind removed, shaved

1/4 cup Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place acorn squash slices on 1 tray and sliced delicata on the other. Toss each with 1 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Step 2
Place in oven and roast for 30 minutes; flip squash, rotate the trays, and roast for another 10-15 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Step 3
Whisk vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; stir in wheat berries.
Step 4
Spread half of greens over a serving platter or bottom of a wide bowl, then add half of acorn squash, delicata squash, pearl onions, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with half of dressing; repeat with remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss lightly; serve immediately.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

29 Fall Salads to Get You in That Leaf-Peeping Mood
We’d argue that fall is an underrated salad season. These recipes prove our point.
23 Acorn Squash Recipes to Cook Tonight
Our best recipes for acorn squash include slow-roasted vegetable salads, quick weeknight dinner ideas, and a creamy custard pie.
71 Rosh Hashanah Recipes to Celebrate the Jewish New Year
From appetizers to desserts, we’ve included all our favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes to help you ring in the Jewish new year.
61 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Make You Forget About Turkey
The best vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, including creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and more.
87 Best Thanksgiving Salad Recipes to Round Out Your Holiday Table
It's all too easily forgotten, but your guests will welcome something light and refreshing among the hefty spread.
89 Winning Winter Squash Recipes
Butternut, acorn, delicata, pumpkin, and more: the gang's all here.
The Best Roasted Vegetable Recipes
A great plate of roasted veg is a combination of textures, flavors, and temperatures, so every bite is different than the one before.
Our 29 Best Delicata Squash Recipes
These simple dishes prove that the humble delicata is the best squash of the season.
155 Best Thanksgiving Recipes from Turkey to Stuffing
From roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to buttery dinner rolls and rich pecan pie, these recipes are sure to make you thankful indeed.