Description
This vibrant Winter Harvest Salad is a celebration of flavor and texture, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Crisp mixed greens are paired with roasted butternut squash, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a luscious maple dressing. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and savory goodness that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash (cubed)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Once the squash has cooled slightly, add it to the greens along with goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg