Warm Potato & Acorn Squash Salad is the perfect summer salad to serve up at a BBQ or other gathering. Just a few ingredients, fresh herbs, arugula, feta cheese and a quick dressing make this warm potato salad a winner.
I am so excited to be a part of the Kitchen PLAY and Knuckle Salad Munch Madness challenge that’s sponsored by US Potatoes – did you see the awesome badge on my sidebar? Â This challenge is all about potatoes where 8 food bloggers will create healthy, light recipes, perfect for spring and then the fun part begins. Â Those 8 recipes will go through a “March Madness” type bracketing playoff (see the infographic below) and one foodie will rein supreme. Â
As soon as spring weather hits, I am all about warm potato salads using my barbecue wok. I used a bag of mixed fingerling potatoes, acorn squash, spinach & arugula mix. Tossed in some reduced fat feta cheese, fresh herbs, heart-healthy olive oil, and a large pinch of red pepper flakes. The end result was a healthy side or lunch salad.
Potatoes have gotten a bad rep over the years as being a good-for-nothing starch. Did you know that one medium potato has more potassium than bananas, spinach, or even broccoli? It’s true! See other great potato facts at http://www.potatogoodness.com/nutrition.
Warm Potato & Acorn Squash Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 28 oz bag mixed fingerling potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
- ½ medium acorn squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 large handful spinach leaves, or one or the other
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a large baking dish and add the potatoes, squash, rosemary, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and remaining olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the potatoes, spinach/arugula mix and feta. Toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately.
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Disclaimer: This was a sponsored post by Kitchen PLAY & the US Potato Board. All opinions are my own.
Hi! I’m Heather
I’m Heather, a recipe developer and content creator based in Vancouver, Washington. I started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006 because I believed weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring and gourmet shouldn’t mean complicated. I’m also the co-founder of Spiceology, so safe to say I think about food for a living. Stick around for recipes that actually make it into your regular rotation.
I really love this recipe and hope you will too!
Wah, I have no idea what an acorn squash is?! We have butternut pumpkins over here that look similar but… hm. Your salad looks so gorgeous though. Perfect for between seasons!
As a vegetarian, I always got stuck next to the potato salad at family picnics. It got tiresome after awhile. But let me tell you something – this is one potato salad I would never grow tired of. Love it!
Oh my goodness, Heather – what a gorgeous salad. I love it!!
This is a great idea, warm salads! Perfect for spring!
The colors in this salad look just beautiful. Sounds like a delicious salad.
Such a gorgeous salad!
This is my favorite kind of potato salad – warm and mayo-free!
At times, I love potato salad over bacon and Nutella together. I could eat my weight in it and I love this version1
Oh my, this just looks positively divine!
This looks so wonderful! Comforting and totally delish! You are going to do well in this competition!
This salad is simply gorgeous! Your recipe will most definitely be stiff competition. I’ll certainly be making this. It sounds light but so flavorful and I love the toss of feta in there too. Lovely!
Thank you Kate. I haven’t made the rounds yet, but I’m sure your contribution is deeeeelish. Thanks for popping in and commenting. xo ~H
What a fun way to participate in March Madness…I’ve never been a big basketball fan 🙂 This salad sounds fabulous!
I’m going to need a bigger bowl ; )
This is one gorgeous salad, girl! LOVE. IT.
i wish it is you, cos this is awesome !!