Winter Salad
Brighten your cold-weather meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Winter Salad! Featuring roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, this wholesome dish combines warm, caramelized flavors with the crisp freshness of mixed greens. Bursts of sweetness from juicy orange segments and pomegranate seeds pair beautifully with the crunch of walnuts and the creamy tang of crumbled feta. Tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of honey, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an irresistible choice for a healthy lunch, a colorful side dish, or a stunning holiday centerpiece. Perfect for warming up your table this season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup crushed walnuts
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 orange (segmented)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
Spread the squash and Brussels sprouts evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.
In the meantime, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Segment the orange by cutting away the peel and white pith, then slicing between the membranes to release the segments.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted vegetables, pomegranate seeds, crushed walnuts, orange segments, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant tastes of this winter salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.5 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3855 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2371 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
