Hot Honey Roasted Squash Salad
This Hot Honey Roasted Squash Salad is a celebration of bold seasonal flavours. Tender roasted squash, fresh greens, and vibrant toppings come together with a drizzle of Halifax Hot Honey for the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and texture. Whether served as a light lunch or a colourful side dish, this salad is an easy way to elevate everyday ingredients into something special.
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1Recipe Information
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 4-6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice Level
- 🌶️🌶️ Medium
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2Ingredients
- 1 Delicata squash, cut in half, seeds removed, sliced approx 1” thick
- 3 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 TbspStingin’ Hot Honey + additional for drizzling
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pea shoots
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3Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Halifax Stingin Hot Honey , and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the squash and toss until evenly coated. Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the squash is tender and golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the squash to cool slightly. Transfer to a serving platter or large salad bowl.
- Top with the cheese, seeds, and dried cranberries. Drizzle generously with Stingin' Hot Honey and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with fresh greens and serve immediately while the squash is still slightly warm.
- Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy flavours.
