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Butternut Squash Salad
5 from 3 votes

Butternut Squash Salad

This butternut squash salad is perfect for fall. Packed full of freshly cooked butternut squash, goat cheese, arugula, and pomegranate seeds. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 large salad
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For salad:
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup butternut squash diced
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 red onion sliced, small
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled
For pomegranate vinaigrette:
  • 2 pomegranate juice equal parts
  • 1 olive oil equal part
  • 1 champagne vinegar equal part
  • black pepper to taste, fresh cracked
  • kosher salt pinch

Instructions

For salad:
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  1. In a large bowl add arugula and set aside while you prepare the butternut squash.
  2. Take fresh diced butternut squash and add to a small pot and cover just slightly with water. Boil for about 5 minutes until fork tender. Drain.
  3. In a small skillet add a drizzle of olive oil and let it heat up over medium heat. Once hot, add softened butternut squash and give it a quick sear, about 5 minutes.
  4. Top arugula with butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, red onion and goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
For pomegranate vinaigrette:
  1. Whisk ingredients together and pour over salad. Can also be stored in the refrigerator until ready to be used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g (88%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 56g (112%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 large salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 56g 112%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.