Hi Everyone!
I’m back with #SundaySupper and today’s mission is to make a sweet and savory recipe for all kinds of winter squash. Oh boy, oh boy! I LOVE squash! I am excited for today’s recipes. I can eat squash everyday! It can be butternut, acorn, delicata and pumpkin. It’s so good!! I thought of a bazillion squash recipes but I had to go with one that I make all of the time, and I haven’t shared it with you and it contains one of my favorite ingredients, black beans!
This is my Roasted Squash and Mexican Black Bean Salad. It’s healthy, easy to whip together and is most awesome to eat the day you make it or even the next day!! It’s made with roasted delicata squash, black beans, corn, jicama, tomato and avocado all sitting on a bed of romaine lettuce and it’s only flavored with freshly squeezed lime juice.
The salad is light, full of flavor and just simply amazing! I made this for my dinner and made extra to take to lunch the next day. I packaged it up in a mason jar and it was just as fresh the next day. I squirted some lime juice over the top to keep the avocado and jicama fresh and not soggy. I’m really impressed that it didn’t turn soggy.
The key to keeping it fresh is to package the lettuce separately and to layer it with the beans and corn on the bottom, then jicama, tomato and avocado. Squirt with that lime and you are all good. I didn’t feel the need to add dressing to this salad because of all the different flavors. You have the sweetness from the roasted delicata squash, and savory from the roasted corn and black beans. Jicama adds a nice crunch and the avocado makes it creamy. A quick little key-note; I used frozen roasted corn from Trader Joe’s. I just heated it up in the microwave with a pinch of water and it turned out perfect. I do not have patience to wait for it thaw out.
- 1 cup delicata squash, peeled, seeded diced small or butternut squash
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped small
- ⅓ cup black beans, rinsed, drained
- ⅓ cup corn, thawed if frozen
- ⅓ cup jicama, sliced small
- ¼ cup tomato, diced small
- ¼ cup avocado, diced small
- ¼ cup cilantro, diced small
- Juice of one lime
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add squash to baking sheet and spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper; mix well. Place in oven and back for 10 minutes. Flip the squash and bake for about 10 minutes more or until squash is fork tender.
- Meanwhile in a bowl, add lettuce, black beans, corn, cooked squash, jicama, tomato and avocado. Top with avocado and lime juice.
Vitamin B-6 23.5 %, Vitamin C 135.2 %,Vitamin E 6.7 %, Calcium 13.9 %, Copper 15.5 %, Folate 62.8 %, Iron 29.2 %, Magnesium 26.3 %, Manganese 63.5 %, Niacin 21.5 %, Pantothenic Acid 18.8 %, Phosphorus 18.7 %, Riboflavin 14.9 %, Selenium 3.3 %, Thiamin 28.0 %,
Zinc 7.3 %
Wow, I didn’t realize until now how much fiber is in this salad! Great Scotts! lol This is truly a wonderful light salad and is perfect for a quick week night meal or lunch!!
Now don’t forget to check out everyone else’s squash recipe. I will be sure to check them out first thing this morning! It’s my favorite part of my Sunday! I sit back, grab a cup of coffee and check out all the #SundaySupper posts.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Toodles,
Breakfasts and Breads
- Maple Butternut Squash Donuts from Mess Makes Food
- Pumpkin Sweet Rolls from Basic N Delicious
- Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Maple Nutmeg Icing from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Appetizers, Starters, and Condiments
- Butternut Squash and Couscous Patties-Indian Inspired from Soni’s Food
- Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Lamb from girlichef
- Quick Pumpkin Butter from Shockingly Delicious
Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads
- Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili from Supper for a Steal
- Black Bean Pumpkin Soup from What Smells So Good?
- Butternut Squash and Bacon Grilled Cheese from Ruffles & Truffles
- Butternut Squash Soup from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Hearty Quinoa Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash from Citronlimette
- Roasted Buttercup Squash and Black Bean Soup (Dairy free) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Roasted Squash and Mexican Black Bean Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Roasted Squash and Sesame Noodle Salad from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Main Dishes
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Quesadillas from The Dinner-Mom
- Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Butternut Squash Lasagna from Hip Foodie Mom
- Butternut Squash-Sage Cream Sauce with Sausage Spaghetti from Daily Dish Recipes
- Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chorizo-Stuffed Acorn Squash from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Butternut Squash with Spicy Wild Rice and Queso Fresco from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Pumpkin Alfredo from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Pumpkin Enchiladas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pecans from The Weekend Gourmet
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Pizza from Curious Cuisiniere
- Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash from The Messy Baker
- Spaghetti Squash in a Creamy Sausage Sauce from Cookin’ Mimi
- Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi from Pescetarian Journal
Side Dishes
- Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Cranberries from Noshing With The Nolands
- Butternut Squash and Apple Crumble from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Pesto & Gorgonzola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chorizo and Craisin Stuffed Acorn Squash from Family Foodie
- Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash from The Urban Mrs
- Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese from Big Bear’s Wife
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar Honey Butter from Food Lust People Love
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Wilted Kale, Mushrooms and Garlic from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- Skillet Buttercup Squash with Bacon from Magnolia Days
- Slow Cooker Squash and Apples from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Sweet N Spicy Baked Chipotle Butternut Squash Fries from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Twice Baked Pumpkin Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Desserts
- Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting from Treats & Trinkets
- Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars from Pies and Plots
Wine Pairing Recommendations for Squashin’ Winter #SundaySupper from Enofylz Wine Blog
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Renee Dobbs (@reneedobbs) says
I received a big jicama in a package the other day and was wondering what to make with it. I can clearly see it will be this salad. Oh yum!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love jicama and I don’t use it nearly enough! It’s such a great veggie with a big crunch!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Renee, you can also cut that Jicama into sticks and dip them in lime juice and chile powder!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh my gosh Dorothy you are so right! I actually bought it pre-cut form whole foods and it was packaged in lime, amazing together! Try to Renee!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Wow! This looks so tasty and healthy and some of my most favorite flavors. I definitely need some jars for my fridge.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love the jars, they make a dish so fun! I love taking them to work with me, and my co-workers just look at me, like what, that’s kind of cool. lol
Susan 30A EATS says
Jennifer, your salad looks amazing! So fresh and healthy! Yum! Though by my clock I was live at 7am CST I did not make it into the links, so here is mine! http://30aeats.com/recipes/roasted-butternut-squash-chunky-chicken-soup-sundaysupper/
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Susan! Sorry you didn’t make the cut off. I did facebook, and tweeted your post! Your soup looks delicious!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
This is such a great salad recipe for the hot season starting here! Such a neat idea to add roasted squash Jennifer. And it has no greens, which is something I get bored with easily in salads.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I tend to get bored of greens in salads myself! 🙂
Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says
This is a dish that makes me smile. The photo is beautiful, and the ingredients make my mouth water. Lovely salad, Jennifer!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhhh, thank you so much! You just made me smile!
Heather @girlichef says
Wow, I love that this is both filling and light and refreshing at the same time, Jen. Absolutely delicious!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Heather! 🙂
cquek says
Such an interesting combination!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you!
Shannon R @Killer Bunnies, Inc says
What a refreshing looking salad! Lots of squash recipes are warm and comforting but sometimes you just need something lighter. You nailed it!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhhh thank you Shannon! I love dishes like this, I have them all of the time.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I want to dive into that!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
🙂
Laura Dembowski says
So great that this is so different from all the other dishes from today’s event. This would be the perfect dinner for me!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love dinners like this myself. it simple, loaded with nutrition and just darn good! 🙂
Liz says
Such a gorgeous salad, Jen!!! The colors are amazing and I know it must taste as wonderful as it looks!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
It does! 🙂
Tara says
What a gorgeous looking salad, love everything about it!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Tara!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
That IS a lot of fiber. Is it coming from the squash? I love delicata squash and think it way underused in kitchens! I’m so glad you chose that squash to add to this wonderful salad. And thanks for the mason jar idea!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Fiber is from the beans, avocado, corn and squash! They are all loaded with it. I agree about the delicata squash too. I do think it is under used and i think it is the easiest winter squash to prepare.
Sarah says
I love delicatas… this looks so refreshing and bright
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I tried Delicata for the first time this year and I love it! I think I actually like it better than butternut squash, but this probably because it’s easier to prep.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I would TOTALLY snitch that mason jar full of this salad for my lunch tomorrow!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
ha ha ha
Martin D Redmond says
Your salad looks amazing Jennifer! I love a hearty salad like this! Pinning!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhh, thank you Martin! 🙂
Stacy says
That is a GORGEOUS salad, Jennifer! Such beautiful colors and flavors! And I love the packed lunch tip. Who wouldn’t want such a fresh lunch on a gloomy winter day? It would cheer me right up!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you so much Stacy! 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
It’s summer here now and this salad is perfect for what I want to eat. Nothing better than a salad when it’s hotter than hell outside.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I wish I could say it is hotter than hell here, but it’s getting pretty cool and now rains season is here.
Kim@Treats & Trinkets says
What a great idea to use the squash in a salad! I don’t think I’ve ever seen it used like that before. Pinned!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Squash in salad is the best! I like to make a huge batch of it, so I use it to zip up all my meals.
Family Foodie says
What a beautiful salad! I love that you kept it simple and topped it with lime juice and avocado, yum!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you! Sometimes simple is the best way to go.
Sunithi says
This salad has so much good stuff going on in it, I am in love with it! Love all those flavors going one and the tips on easy transportation in a jar.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
The jar just made it fun! I like to change up my lunch boxes. That must be the kid in me.
Shaina says
Such a pretty and colorful dish!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Shaina!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
This looks like the very best lunch ever!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Jane! Now I want to have it again! 🙂
Soni says
Oh your salad sound so refreshing and delicious!Would love to try it for my lunch too 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh you should Soni! Something different, light, yet filling.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
So many great flavors going on here!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Cindy!! I just love this salad!
Laura says
I make a salad like this all the time but never thought to winterfy it with some squash. Sounds delicious.
Katie says
Ok, this salad is DEFINITELY up my alley – I am loving the combo of flavors and textures. Sign me up for some!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I’ve made a roasted squash salad with sweeter flavors. I totally love your combo with black beans and Mexican flavors!
Medeja says
This salad looks so colorful! Really tempting!