Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and Dried Cherries
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Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and Dried Cherries
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The sweet-salty combination of the roasted butternut squash, dried cherries and gorgonzola cheese along with the slight crunch of the pumpkin seeds topped with a honey dijon vinaigrette will have you savoring every bite of this spinach salad!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs butternut squash (peeled and diced 3/4-inch)
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz baby spinach (washed and spun dry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup raw (hulled pumpkin seeds)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp dried cherries
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1/2 tbsp shallot minced
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese reduced fat, crumbled
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt fresh black pepper
- black pepper fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast in the center of the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, turning half way, or until tender.
- When done, remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, shallots, remaining honey, mustard and whisk in oil, pinch of salt black pepper.
- Divide the spinach on 4 plates and top each salad with the roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and the crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over each salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4th of salad
Calories
241.5kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26.5g
(9%)
Protein
7.5g
(15%)
Fat
13.5g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Fiber
5.5g
(22%)
Sugar
8.5g
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of salad | |
| Calories | 241.5kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 13.5g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
| Sugar | 8.5g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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