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Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and Dried Cherries

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!

 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2415 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

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
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat crumbled gorgonzola
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, salt and fresh ground pepper.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the center of the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, turning half way, or until tender.
  4. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, shallots, remaining honey, mustard and whisk in oil, pinch of salt black pepper.
  6. Divide the spinach on 4 plates and top each salad with the roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and the crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over each salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.