5 from 18 votes
Pomegranate, Acorn Squash, Arugula Salad
This salad features roasted acorn squash alongside fresh arugula, tart pomegranate seeds, and toasted pine nuts, all lightly dressed with a homemade pomegranate vinaigrette. The combination offers a balance of sweet roasted squash, peppery greens, crunchy nuts, and juicy fruit, creating a layered and textural salad appropriate for autumn meals or as a side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
POMEGRANATE DRESSING
- 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
ACORN SQUASH
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 acorn squash halved, seeded and cut into wedges
- 1 pound arugula for salad
- 1 ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup pine nuts roasted
Instructions
POMEGRANATE DRESSING
- Whisk together the pomegranate juice, vinegars, salt and pepper. Add olive oil and whisk again. Re-whisk when ready to use.
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ACORN SQUASH
- Preheat oven to 425° F
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add as many wedges as you can: you may have to do this twice to not overcrowd the skillet. Cook until brown on each side, 5 minutes.
- Transfer squash wedges to a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Mix arugula, pomegranate seed and pine nuts in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing. Divide among plates, top with squash and some more dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
705mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1828IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1828IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.