Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Salad
This warming winter salad is perfect for a holiday table! Layers of hearty arugula, caramelized roasted vegetables, and creamy feta make this irresistible. The leftovers make an amazing lunch!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 2 pounds, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion
- 4 cups cauliflower chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 10 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or vinegar of choice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey optional, to sweeten
- pinch sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add chopped butternut squash, red onion, and cauliflower to a large baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the vegetables and spread them into a single layer.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven at 425º F for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are lightly charred and soft inside. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before assembling salad.
- Into a large salad bowl, add arugula, and top with slightly cooled roasted vegetables.
- Top the salad with salty feta cheese, pomegranate arils, and pumpkin seeds (or other nut/seed of choice).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine.
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Notes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER SALAD
Only add dressing to as much as roasted butternut squash salad as you plan on serving. If you’re planning on keeping some of the salad for leftovers, store the components separately. When ready to serve, toss the vegetables with greens, pomegranate, and pumpkin seeds, and drizzle on dressing. Arugula is a hearty green, so if you do have leftovers with the dressing, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This salad has such great flavors and textures it’s even good cold!Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8480IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg