Delicata Squash Salad with Pomegranate, Feta & Bacon by @starinfinitefood

50 min

4 servings

2

Delicata squash

🫒

Olive oil

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍯

Honey

🌿

4 sprigs

Thyme

🥓

4 slices

Bacon

🥬

40 g

Kale

🍋

Lemon juice

🍇

80 ml

Pomegranate seeds

🧀

60 ml

Feta cheese

🥜

3 tbsp

Pistachios

🍇

Balsamic glaze

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Add
    • Delicata squash

    Add the squash to a sheet pan.

  3. Drizzle
    • Delicata squash
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and honey.

  4. Add
    • Delicata squash
    • Thyme

    Add the fresh thyme and toss.

  5. Spread
    • Delicata squash

    Spread out the squash and roast for 20 minutes.

  6. Flip
    • Delicata squash

    Flip the squash and roast for another 10-15 minutes, until browned.

  7. Add
    • Bacon

    Add the bacon to a cold pan, then increase heat to medium.

  8. Cook
    • Bacon

    Cook the bacon until the bottom is browned, about 4-6 minutes.

  9. Flip
    • Bacon

    Flip the bacon and cook until browned on the other side, about 3-5 minutes.

  10. Place
    • Bacon

    Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel, keeping the bacon grease in the pan.

  11. Add
    • Kale

    Add the kale to the pan and sauté for about 5-6 minutes.

  12. Add
    • Kale
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt

    Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt, cooking until the kale is slightly browned and wilted.

  13. Step
    • Kale

    Remove the kale and set aside.

  14. Chop
    • Bacon

    Chop the bacon into small pieces.

  15. Step
    • Delicata squash
    • Thyme

    Remove the squash from the oven and remove the thyme stems.

  16. Add
    • Kale
    • Bacon
    • Delicata squash

    Add the kale and bacon to the sheet pan and toss to combine.

  17. Add
    • Delicata squash
    • Kale
    • Bacon

    Add the squash mix to a plate.

  18. Top
    • Pomegranate seeds
    • Feta cheese
    • Pistachios

    Top with the pomegranate, feta, pistachios and balsamic glaze.

Delicata Squash Salad with Pomegranate, Feta & Bacon by @starinfinitefood

50 min

4 servings

2

Delicata squash

🫒

Olive oil

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🍯

Honey

🌿

4 sprigs

Thyme

🥓

4 slices

Bacon

🥬

40 g

Kale

🍋

Lemon juice

🍇

80 ml

Pomegranate seeds

🧀

60 ml

Feta cheese

🥜

3 tbsp

Pistachios

🍇

Balsamic glaze

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Step 2/18

    Add the squash to a sheet pan.

    Delicata squash
    🍳Sheet pan
  3. Step 3/18

    Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and honey.

    Delicata squash
    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🍯Honey
    🍳Sheet pan
  4. Step 4/18

    Add the fresh thyme and toss.

    Delicata squash
    🌿Thyme
    🍳Sheet pan
  5. Step 5/18

    Spread out the squash and roast for 20 minutes.

    Delicata squash
    🍳Sheet pan
  6. Step 6/18

    Flip the squash and roast for another 10-15 minutes, until browned.

    Delicata squash
    🍳Sheet pan
    🥢Tongs
  7. Step 7/18

    Add the bacon to a cold pan, then increase heat to medium.

    🥓Bacon
    🍳Pan
  8. Step 8/18

    Cook the bacon until the bottom is browned, about 4-6 minutes.

    🥓Bacon
    🍳Pan
    🥢Tongs
  9. Step 9/18

    Flip the bacon and cook until browned on the other side, about 3-5 minutes.

    🥓Bacon
    🍳Pan
    🥢Tongs
  10. Step 10/18

    Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel, keeping the bacon grease in the pan.

    🥓Bacon
    🍳Pan
    🧻Paper towel
    🥢Tongs
  11. Step 11/18

    Add the kale to the pan and sauté for about 5-6 minutes.

    🥬Kale
    🍳Pan
  12. Step 12/18

    Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt, cooking until the kale is slightly browned and wilted.

    🥬Kale
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧂Salt
    🍳Pan
  13. Step 13/18

    Remove the kale and set aside.

    🥬Kale
    🍳Pan
  14. Step 14/18

    Chop the bacon into small pieces.

    🥓Bacon
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
  15. Step 15/18

    Remove the squash from the oven and remove the thyme stems.

    Delicata squash
    🌿Thyme
    🍳Sheet pan
  16. Step 16/18

    Add the kale and bacon to the sheet pan and toss to combine.

    🥬Kale
    🥓Bacon
    Delicata squash
    🍳Sheet pan
  17. Step 17/18

    Add the squash mix to a plate.

    Delicata squash
    🥬Kale
    🥓Bacon
    🍽️Plate
  18. Step 18/18

    Top with the pomegranate, feta, pistachios and balsamic glaze.

    🍇Pomegranate seeds
    🧀Feta cheese
    🥜Pistachios
    🍇Balsamic glaze
    🍽️Plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Spices, Sweeteners, Herbs, Meat, Fruits, Dairy, Nuts, Condiments

Ingredients

Delicata squash, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Honey, Thyme, Bacon, Kale, Lemon juice, Pomegranate seeds, Feta cheese, Pistachios, Balsamic glaze

Notes

Delicata squash (small, seeded and sliced into half moons), Olive oil (1 1/2 to 2 tbsp), Salt (for the squash, a pinch, for the kale), Pepper (to taste), Honey (amount not given), Thyme (fresh), Kale (chopped), Lemon juice (a squeeze), Feta cheese (crumbled), Pistachios (chopped), Balsamic glaze (amount not given)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

290 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fat: 19g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 480mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 6500IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin K: 120mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Sheet pan, Pan, Paper towel, Knife, Cutting board, Plate, Tongs

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish

Occasions

Fall harvest, Thanksgiving, Holiday side dish

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Crunchy, Crispy, Juicy

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Savory, Tangy, Smoky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,keep components assembled or separate for best texture,best enjoyed fresh as bacon and kale lose crispness)