Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
A cozy and heartwarming salad featuring roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for gatherings or a chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- Pomegranate dressing
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling, slicing in half, scooping out seeds, and cutting into ½-inch cubes.
- Season and roast the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 25-30 minutes.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix the dressing by whisking together pomegranate dressing, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
- Assemble the salad by combining roasted squash, walnuts, and pomegranate arils in a large bowl.
- Crumble goat cheese on top and drizzle with dressing.
- Serve on a platter or in individual bowls, garnished with extra pomegranate arils.
Notes
This salad holds special memories and is flexible for variations. Consider using feta cheese or adding greens for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, salad, pomegranate, healthy, comforting,
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